Description
Savor the deliciousness of Sausage Stuffed Banana Peppers, a crowd-pleasing dish that combines tangy banana peppers with a rich filling of Italian sausage and cream cheese. Baked in a zesty marinara sauce, these stuffed peppers offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them ideal for any gathering—from casual family dinners to festive celebrations. Gluten-free and low-carb, this recipe caters to various dietary needs while still delivering on taste. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make, satisfying dish that is sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 whole banana peppers
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded Italian cheese blend
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare banana peppers by cutting off stems and removing seeds.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in butter until softened.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sausage, cream cheese, Parmesan, egg, seasoning, and sautéed onion mixture.
- Pour marinara sauce into a baking dish.
- Stuff each banana pepper with the sausage mixture and place in the baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 55 minutes.
- Remove foil, add shredded cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional five minutes until melted.
- Serve warm garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg