Slow-Cooker Italian-Stuffed Peppers

Prep

15-30 mins

Total

6 HRS 20 MIN

Servings

6 Servings


Ingredients

3 large

bell peppers (any color)

1/2 lb

Italian turkey sausage

1 small

onion, chopped

1/2 cup

instant brown rice, uncooked

2 tbsp

Grated Parmesan Cheese

2  cloves

garlic, minced

1/2 tsp

dried oregano leaves

1 jar

(14 oz.) CLASSICO Traditional Pizza Sauce, divided

1-1/2 cups

Shredded Italian* Five Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided


Instructions

Step 1

Cut tops off peppers; remove and discard seeds.

Step 2

Chop tops; place in medium bowl. Add sausage, onions, rice, Parmesan, garlic, oregano, 1-1/2 cups pizza sauce and 1-1/4 cups shredded cheese; mix lightly. Spoon into pepper shells.

Step 3

Stand peppers in slow cooker; top with remaining sauce and shredded cheese. Cover with lid.

Step 4

Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours).