Stuffed Banana Peppers Recipe

Preparation and Cooking

1. 1

   Prepare the Peppers

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the banana peppers and remove the seeds carefully.

2. 2

   Make the Filling

   In a mixing bowl, combine the 5 cheese blend, diced rustic bread, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chopped basil. Mix well.

3. 3

   Stuff the Peppers

   Fill each banana pepper with the cheese and bread mixture, pressing lightly to pack it in.

4. 4

   Prepare for Baking

   Place the stuffed banana peppers in a baking dish. Pour marinara sauce over the top and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese.

5. 5

   Bake

   Drizzle olive oil over the stuffed peppers and cover the baking dish with foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

6. 6

   Serve

   Let the stuffed banana peppers cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.