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colorful mini bell pepper boats stuffed with smoked sausage and rice, topped with bubbly melted mozzarella, on a white platter in a wide horizontal shot, fresh basil scattered around, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Stuffed Bell Pepper Sausage Boats

Mini bell peppers filled with smoked sausage, rice, and cheesy goodness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 mini bell peppers halved and seeded
  • 3/4 lb smoked sausage diced
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup mozzarella shredded
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and arrange the pepper halves on a baking sheet.
  2. Brown the diced sausage in a skillet, then stir in the rice and marinara.
  3. Spoon the filling into each pepper boat.
  4. Top with shredded mozzarella.
  5. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until the peppers soften and the cheese is bubbly.

Notes

Use a mix of pepper colors for a pretty platter.