Smoked Sausage, Cheese & Rice-Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers, halved lengthwise, seeded
- 1 pouch (8.5 oz.) full cooked brown and wild rice
- 1-1/2 cups (8 oz.) diced fully cooked smoked sausage
- 3/4 cup chicken or turkey gravy
- 1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
- 1-3/4 cups (7 oz.) Sargento® Limited Edition Shredded Colby-Jack Cheese, divided
Directions
- Place peppers in microwave-safe dish. Microwave uncovered on HIGH about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Arrange peppers cut sides up in one layer in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Heat rice in microwave oven according to package directions. Mix rice, smoked sausage, gravy, peas and 3/4 cup cheese in medium bowl. Fill peppers with rice mixture; top each with 2 tablespoons cheese.
- Bake in preheated 375°F oven 25 minutes or until heated through.
Helpful Tips
- Note: 8 slices cheese may be used to top filled peppers.









