Description
A delightful twist on classic pizza, these Pizza Stuffed Mini Peppers are filled with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni, offering a healthy and fun way to enjoy a favorite dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Mini bell peppers
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Pepperoni, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the mini bell peppers in half and remove the seeds.
- Fill each pepper half with pizza sauce, letting it pool lovingly.
- Top generously with mozzarella cheese, followed by a sprinkle of pepperoni.
- Place the stuffed peppers on a baking sheet, arranging them snugly.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, with the peppers feeling tender and warm.
- Serve warm, and savor every delicious bite.
Notes
You can customize toppings or sauces. Prepare ahead and store in the fridge for up to a day before baking. Freezer-friendly if prepared in advance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pepper halves
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg