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Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Peppers

Pepperoni pizza stuffed peppers are loaded with Italian sausage, pepperoni, melty cheese, orzo pasta, and all those classic pizza flavors.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Pepperoni Pizza, pepperoni pizza stuffed bell peppers, pepperoni pizza stuffed peppers, Stuffed Bell Peppers, Stuffed Peppers
Servings: 8 Peppers

Ingredients

  • 2 large red bell peppers, cut in half
  • 2 large yellow bell peppers, cut in half
  • 8 ounce jar pizza sauce
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounce orzo pasta
  • 2.25 ounce olives, drained
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 2 ounce pepperoni, ½ cup diced
  • cup diced pickled jalapenos
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage
  • 2 ½ cups mozzarella, shredded
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup onion, diced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°.

Bell Peppers

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Add the bell peppers and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and put into running cold water, or an ice bath.

Sausage Pizza Mixture

  • While the bell peppers cool, heat a medium frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add the sausage and cook for about 7-8 minutes.
  • Next, add the onions and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and granulated garlic. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in jalapenos and black olives. Set aside.

Pasta

  • Make orzo according to package directions. Drain and let cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl add the orzo, the sausage mixture, 2 cups of mozzarella, and fold together until combined. Set aside.

Stuff the Peppers

  • Slice bell peppers in half, and remove seeds.
  • Fill each bell pepper with sausage and orzo filling.
  • In a small bowl mix the chicken broth and pizza sauce together.
  • Add the stuffed peppers to a 9x13 baking dish, filling side up.
  • Spoon 2 tablespoons of sauce over each bell pepper, and pour the remaining sauce in the bottom of the pan.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 425° for 25 minutes.
  • Remove foil and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown.

Notes

Tips
  • Don’t overcook the peppers during boiling, or they can become too soft.
  • Use freshly shredded mozzarella for the best melt.
  • Let the stuffed peppers rest for a few minutes before serving.
  • Add extra pepperoni on top for even more pizza flavor.
  • Cook the orzo just until al dente, so it doesn’t get mushy while baking.