Description
Tasty Italian Sausage Boats are a delightful and vibrant dish that combines savory Italian sausage with colorful bell peppers, gooey cheese, and aromatic spices. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for dinners, game nights, or family gatherings, bringing a taste of Italy right to your table. With each bite, experience a burst of flavors that will leave your guests asking for more. Serve these delicious boats and watch as they disappear quickly!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 medium bell peppers (any color)
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant (3-5 minutes).
- Add crumbled Italian sausage to the skillet and cook until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Slice bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Place cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Fill each pepper half with the sausage mixture, top with shredded cheese, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg