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).