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Sausage Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers

Sausage Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers
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DiRusso's Sausage Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers are the perfect appetizer to put out at your next party. Perfect for game day noshing or entertaining at home. Kind of like a tamed down version of jalapeno poppers…but better since Sausage Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers are not spicy at all, so they’re perfect for kids or anyone that doesn’t eat spicy foods.
Servings Prep Time
3 People 30 Min
Cook Time
30 Min
Servings Prep Time
3 People 30 Min
Cook Time
30 Min
Sausage Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers
Print Recipe
DiRusso's Sausage Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers are the perfect appetizer to put out at your next party. Perfect for game day noshing or entertaining at home. Kind of like a tamed down version of jalapeno poppers…but better since Sausage Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers are not spicy at all, so they’re perfect for kids or anyone that doesn’t eat spicy foods.
Servings Prep Time
3 People 30 Min
Cook Time
30 Min
Servings Prep Time
3 People 30 Min
Cook Time
30 Min
Ingredients
  • 16 oz bag mini sweet peppers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 Links DiRusso's Real Italian Sausage Approx. 1 LB Ground Sausage. Can use Sweet, Medium Hot or Hot links if desired.
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Softened
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dry Parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup Shredded 3 Cheese Blend Parmesan, Romano and Asiago, or, just use Parmesan
Servings: People
Instructions
  2. Thaw 4 DiRusso's Real Italian Sausage Links (approx 1 Lb) and remove the ground sausage from the Casing.
  3. Crumble and thoroughly cook the Ground Sausage in a pan or skillet until brown.
  4. Drain grease and set aside to cool.
  5. Preheat your oven to 400° F.
  6. Wash your sweet peppers and cut each one in half lengthwise, leaving stems intact.
  7. Remove seeds and membranes.
  8. Lay each pepper down to see which way to cut, ensuring they will lay flat on your baking sheet.
  9. Place peppers on and oiled baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil to coat the peppers.
  10. Turn all peppers cut sides up, salt lightly and bake for 6 to 8 minutes to soften.
  11. In a medium bowl mix together the cream cheese, garlic powder, parsley, salt, pepper and the shredded cheese.
  12. Stir sausage into the mixture and combine well.
  13. Spoon the sausage and cheese mixture into the pepper halves and set back onto baking sheet.
  14. Sprinkle with extra cheese to your taste and bake your sausage stuffed sweet peppers for 5 to 7 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
Recipe Notes

DiRusso's Real Italian Sausage Medium Hot, Sweet, or Hot links can be used depending on your personal preference.

If you like it hot, Jalapeño Peppers can be substituted for the Mini Sweet Peppers

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Macaroni and Cheese with Sausage Casserole

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It's a kid's favorite and adults --

Servings
8

Servings
8

Macaroni and Cheese with Sausage Casserole

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It's a kid's favorite and adults --

Servings
8

Servings
8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound

    DiRusso's® Italian Sausage Links

  • 1

    yellow onion, minced

  • 1 pound

    elbow macaroni

  • 1/2 cup

    butter

  • 1/2 cup

    flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon

    dry mustard

  • 5 cups

    milk

  • 1 teaspoon

    salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon

    pepper

  • 2 cups

    shredded cheddar cheese

  • 2 cups

    Fontinella® cheese


Servings:

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven 350°F. Lightly butter a 3-1/2 quart baking dish.

  2. Remove casings from sausage. In a skillet, over medium heat, add sausage, crumble and cook until no longer pink and lightly browned. Add onion and sauté until softened.

  3. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and dry mustard until smooth.

  4. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook and stir until thickened. Add cheeses and stir until melted. Mix in sausage and onions.

  5. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Stir into sausage mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until top is golden brown.

Recipe Notes
  • Tomato wedges can be pressed partially into top of mixture before baking.
  • 1/4 cup each of fresh basil leaves and fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, can be added to the cream sauce for additional Italian flavor.

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Stuffed Jumbo Shells with Sausage
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A hearty pasta dish that makes for a crowd pleasing meal --
Servings
10
Servings
10
Stuffed Jumbo Shells with Sausage
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A hearty pasta dish that makes for a crowd pleasing meal --
Servings
10
Servings
10
Ingredients
  • 1 pound DiRusso's® Italian Sausage Links
  • 1 box (12 ounces) Jumbo Shells, uncooked
  • 2 pounds (4 cups) ricotta cheese
  • 8 ounces (2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3/4 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 3 egss, slightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh celery leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 jar (32 ounce) spaghetti sauce
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a skillet, cook the sausage links over medium heat, turning often, for about 20-25 minutes, or until the center of the link is not longer pink. Remove and cut the links into 1 inch slides. Set aside.
  3. Cook Jumbo Shells according to package directions. Cool in a single layer on wax paper to keep shells from sticking together.
  4. Combine cheeses, eggs and seasonings. Fill each shell with about 1-1/2 tablespoons cheese mixture.
  5. Spread a thin layer of sauce on bottom of 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Place shells in a single layer in the pan; cover with remaining sauce and the sliced sausage. Sprinkle with additional Romano cheese, if desired.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for about 40 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Sausage Brunch Casserole
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Excellent for lunch or brunch - -
Servings
8
Servings
8
Sausage Brunch Casserole
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Excellent for lunch or brunch - -
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 1 pound DiRusso's® Italian Sausage Links or Patties
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 (4 oz) can mushroom stems, drained
  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced, skins removed
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup Bisquick® baking mix
  • 12 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Remove casings from sausage links. In a frying pan, add sausage and cook over medium heat crumbling sausage with a wooden spoon.
  2. In a greased three-quart baking dish, layer the sausage, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and cheese.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the pancake mix, eggs, milk, oregano, salt and pepper. Pour over cheese.
  4. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 45-50 minutes or until top is set and lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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