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 mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
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
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.
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.