Description
A delightful Cheesy Italian Sausage Bake with Peppers made effortlessly in the oven. This one-dish recipe combines Italian sausages, colorful bell peppers, and melted cheeses for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
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- 10 Mild Italian sausages
- 1 Red bell pepper, roughly chopped
- 1 Green bell pepper, roughly chopped
- 1 Yellow bell pepper, roughly chopped
Cheese
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- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare it for baking.
- Prepare the sausages: Cut the Italian sausages into bite-sized pieces and place them into a well-greased baking dish in an even layer.
- Add the bell peppers: Roughly chop the red, green, and yellow bell peppers into bite-sized pieces and add them to the baking dish with the sausages.
- Season the mixture: Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the sausage and pepper mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste, and toss everything together to coat evenly.
- Add the cheese: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sausage and pepper mixture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is browned and bubbly and the sausages are cooked through.
Notes
- You can substitute mild Italian sausage with spicy sausage for extra heat if desired.
- This recipe pairs well with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- For extra flavor, consider adding Italian seasoning or garlic powder to the dish before baking.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and reheated when needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
