Rebecca Brown
@rebeccasparklebrown
Stuffed Bell Peppers for Breakfast
Delicious bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of breakfast sausage, eggs, and cheese, perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
Details
- Meal Type:breakfast
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:10
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time45 min.
- Total time70 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- 2/3 pound
- 4 medium
- to taste
- to taste
- 1 teaspoon
- 4 cups
- 1 medium
- 4
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Stuffed Bell Peppers for Breakfast.
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, bring together the delightful combination of shredded Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, setting the stage for a cheesy masterpiece.
Step 3
While that’s happening, grab a large skillet and heat it over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Toss in the breakfast sausage and cook it, stirring frequently, until it turns a beautiful golden brown and becomes crumbly—this should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 5
Once it’s cooked to perfection, set the sausage aside and let it rest.
Step 6
Next, let’s prepare the green bell peppers.
Step 7
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, then carefully cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds.
Step 8
Parboil the peppers in the boiling water for about 4 to 5 minutes, just enough to soften them slightly.
Step 9
After that, transfer them to a bowl of cold water to cool down.
Step 10
Once they’re cool, gently dry them off and sprinkle a little salt inside each one to enhance their flavor.
Step 11
Now, return to your skillet and drizzle in some olive oil, heating it over medium-high heat.
Step 12
Add the frozen shredded potatoes and diced onion, cooking them until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy—this should take another 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 13
Remember to stir occasionally to ensure everything cooks evenly and gets that lovely crispy texture.
Step 14
With the potatoes perfectly cooked, it’s time to bring everything together.
Step 15
Add the browned sausage back into the skillet, along with half of your cheese mixture, beaten eggs, salt, and pepper.
Step 16
Turn off the heat and mix everything gently but thoroughly, allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 17
Let this delicious mixture sit for about 5 minutes; the residual heat will continue to cook the eggs just right.
Step 18
Once the mixture has settled, give it one last stir and carefully stuff it into the prepared bell peppers, filling them about 90% full to allow for a little expansion during baking.
Step 19
Place the stuffed peppers snugly in a baking dish and cover them with foil to keep all that goodness inside.
Step 20
Pop the dish into your preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.
Step 21
After that, remove the foil and let them bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the peppers are tender.
Step 22
For the grand finale, sprinkle the reserved cheese mixture on top of the stuffed peppers and switch on the oven’s broiler.
Step 23
Broil for 4 to 5 minutes, keeping a close eye on them until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, creating a mouthwatering finish.
Step 24
Enjoy your delicious stuffed peppers, bursting with flavor and warmth!.