Bob's Stuffed Banana Peppers

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Cut off the tops of peppers. Remove ribs and seeds; rinse peppers. Chop edible portion of the tops; set aside.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add peppers, reduce heat, and simmer until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Sauté reserved chopped pepper, onion, and celery in hot butter until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and garlic. Season with 1 ½ teaspoons salt, basil, oregano, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Meanwhile, combine Parmesan cheese, egg, Worcestershire sauce, 1 remaining teaspoon salt, and remaining ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl. Mix in hot sausage, mild sausage, bread crumbs, and 1 cup tomato sauce mixture until well combined.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Fill each pepper with sausage mixture using a piping bag or sausage stuffer. Place in a 3-quart casserole dish; pour remaining tomato sauce mixture over peppers.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbly and sausage is cooked through, about 1 hour.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)