🫑🧀 Cheesy Stuffed Bell Peppers The Ultimate Comfort Dinner! 😍
These stuffed peppers are one of those dinners that never goes out of style. Colorful bell peppers packed with a savory meat and rice filling, topped with loads of melted cheese, and baked until perfectly tender and golden brown. Pure comfort food in every bite! 🔥
I love making these on busy weeknights because they look impressive, taste amazing, and the whole family cleans their plates every time. Plus, they’re perfect for meal prep and leftovers are just as delicious the next day!
✨ Prep Time: 20 minutes
✨ Cook Time: 35–45 minutes
✨ Serves: 4–6
🛒 Ingredients:
• 6 large bell peppers
• 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1½–2 cups shredded cheese
• 2 Tbsp olive oil or butter
• Fresh parsley & cherry tomatoes for garnish
👩🍳 Directions:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds.
3️⃣ Brown beef with onion and garlic.
4️⃣ Stir in rice, tomatoes, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
5️⃣ Stuff peppers generously and top with cheese.
6️⃣ Cover and bake 25–30 minutes.
7️⃣ Uncover and bake 10–15 minutes more until cheese is bubbly and golden.
8️⃣ Garnish with parsley and serve!
💡 Bonus Tips:
✔️ Swap the meat for black beans or lentils for a vegetarian version.
✔️ Use cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
✔️ Freeze extras for an easy future meal.
✔️ Add jalapeños if you like a little heat!
👇 Full recipe above!
Who else grew up eating stuffed peppers? Drop a ❤️ and tell me what color pepper is your favorite!
