Stuffed Hot Banana Peppers Recipe
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Ingredients
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Peppers
Filling
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Prepare the Peppers
Wash the banana peppers thoroughly. Cut the tops off and carefully remove the seeds, creating a hollow space for the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Cook the Filling
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- 4
Add the Ground Beef
Add the ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- 5
Mix in Rice and Seasonings
Stir in the cooked rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine and remove from heat.
- 6
Add Cheese
Stir in shredded cheddar cheese into the filling mixture until melted and evenly distributed.
Stuffing the Peppers
- 7
Stuff the Peppers
Carefully stuff each banana pepper with the beef and cheese filling until they are generously filled.
- 8
Top with Parmesan
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
Baking
- 9
Bake the Peppers
Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- 10
Remove Foil and Continue Baking
After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden and bubbly.
Garnishing
- 11
Garnish
Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.