Carolina Kitchen: The Dining Diva's Stuffed Sweet Peppers

by The Dining Diva, Chef Molly Fowler

Ingredients

• 15 Sweet peppers, a slice on top removed, seeds removed

Filling:

• 8 oz Cream cheese, room temperature
• 10 oz Spicy Italian Sausage, browned and drained
• 1 1/2 tsp Dried Italian Seasoning
• 1/2 Cup Shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 CupGrated Parmesan cheese

Topping:

• 1 Cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• Minced fresh basil or parsley to garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Lightly grease a shallow oven-safe baking dish.
3. Mix filling ingredients together and stuff each pepper.
4. Arrange peppers in a single layer in the prepared dish.
5. Sprinkle evenly with topping.
6. Bake peppers, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
7. Garnish if desired.
8. Serve while hot.