Description
Supreme Pizza Stuffed Peppers are a low-carb, high-protein twist on classic pizza night. Packed with Italian sausage, pepperoni, veggies, and gooey cheese, these roasted peppers are flavorful, customizable, and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers (red, green, yellow, or orange), halved and seeded
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1/3 cup sliced pepperoni (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds and membranes, and place in a baking dish cut-side up.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked.
- Add diced onion, garlic, and mushrooms. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in pizza sauce, sliced pepperoni (reserving some for topping), olives, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Spoon the filling into each bell pepper half, pressing down gently to pack.
- Top each stuffed pepper with shredded mozzarella, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and reserved pepperoni slices.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- To make the peppers softer, parboil them for 2–3 minutes before stuffing.
- Customize with your favorite pizza toppings or cheese blends.
- Use a keto-friendly sauce to keep it low carb.
- Great for meal prep—store in the fridge or freezer and reheat as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pepper halves
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
