Stuffed Banana Peppers
These easy stuffed peppers are super filling and great for a summer appetizer or fun family dinner! The meaty, cheesy banana pepper stuffing and tender crisp mild peppers make this a classic Southern favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small white onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 12 banana peppers
- 1 1/2 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large skillet over medium brown the grown beef, crumbling as you go. Drain off or use paper towels to soak up most of the grease.
- Add the onion and garlic and sauté 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the spices, cream cheese, worcestershire sauce and stir until smooth. (If you find the mixture is a little dry add 1 tablespoon of water at a time as needed)
- Once the cream cheese is smooth stir in the blue cheese crumbles and remove from heat.
- Remove the stem from the banana peppers, slice in half and remove the seeds.
- Taste the ground beef mixture and as salt and pepper as needed. Spoon the mixture into the banana pepper halves. Top with shredded cheese
- Bake 18-20 minutes.
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Nutrition
Serving: 2 stuffed peppers (appetizer)Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 5.2gProtein: 14.2gFat: 12gCholesterol: 53.9mgSodium: 233.2mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1.5g
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