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written by Ashley Fehr

4.99 from 61 votes

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings 6 servings

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Last updated on November 13, 2023

This easy Stuffed Pepper Casserole is made with SIX ingredients in ONE skillet! A hearty and healthy dinner recipe, with full step by step video down below.

Here we are, the last Six Ingredient Skillet for September and it’s a good one!

See all my 6 Ingredient Suppers here if you’re in need of more easy dinner ideas!

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Table of Contents

  • What’s all in a stuffed pepper casserole?
  • Variations on this Stuffed Pepper Casserole:
  • How to make this Stuffed Pepper Casserole ahead:
  • More 6 ingredient dinners you’ll love:
  • Stuffed Pepper Casserole Recipe

This Stuffed Pepper Casserole is so easy, and so hearty that it’s quickly become a favorite here!

Plus, when you top anything with cheese it’s a safe bet with my kids 😉

Stuffed Pepper Soup has been one of my favorites for a long time, and not just because it’s a great way to use up a ton of bell peppers if you have them sitting around!

The first time I made it, I couldn’t believe how much flavor it had.

I’ll admit, I’m a little on the fence when it comes to stuffed peppers themselves.

I like all of the flavors, but am not as crazy about the soft pepper wrapping. (Is anybody??)

This Stuffed Pepper Casserole is the best of both worlds — with all of the flavor of Stuffed Peppers in a more convenient package.

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Plus, it doesn’t require 3 different pots and pans like Stuffed Peppers, since everything cooks in one!

What’s all in a stuffed pepper casserole?

Since my Stuffed Pepper Casserole has only 6 ingredients, we’re careful to pick ingredients that are going to be quick prep and big on flavor.

In my Stuffed Pepper Casserole:

  • Italian sausage
  • long grain white rice
  • bell peppers
  • chicken broth (or vegetable or beef)
  • prepared salsa
  • cheese

We also add in salt and pepper which are two of my free ingredients in my 6 Ingredient Supper series.

Variations on this Stuffed Pepper Casserole:

There are a ton of ways you can make this recipe your own, and I’m all for it! Here are a few ways I recommend:

  • Swap the Italian sausage for ground turkey, chicken or beef. Have some of this Crockpot Shredded Chicken to use up? It works perfectly in here!
  • Add extra veggies: try mushrooms, finely chopped spinach, onions, or shredded carrots or zucchini! This recipe is a great one for tossing in those last few veggies that need to go before your grocery restock.
  • Spice it up: I rely on Italian sausage and prepared salsa to give this recipe a ton of flavor without needing any extra seasoning. You can always go ahead and add in extra herbs and spices if you prefer, or make it spicy with a pinch of cayenne or some crushed red peppers.
  • To use long grain brown rice instead of long grain white, you will increase the cook time to 30-45 minutes. This will depend on the kind of long grain rice you use — use the package directions as a guide.
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How to make this Stuffed Pepper Casserole ahead:

You know I love a great make ahead meal. This one is no exception, and can be stored for several days in the fridge or a few months in the freezer.

Refrigerate:

To serve this casserole later, you can cook completely in an oven-safe skillet, then let cool slightly before covering tightly and refrigerating for up to 3 days.

To heat, simply pop it in a 250-300 degree oven for 15-20 minutes until heated through.

Freeze this casserole:

To freeze, you can cook this casserole completely and let cool slightly before wrapping with plastic wrap and then foil (or a lid, but plastic wrap is always a good idea!). Freeze up to 3 months.

To serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in a 250-300 degree oven for 20 minutes or until heated through.

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More 6 ingredient dinners you’ll love:

  • Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
  • Instant Pot Pulled Pork
  • Italian Beef (crockpot option!)
  • Cabbage Soup

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Stuffed Pepper Casserole

written by Ashley Fehr

4.99 from 61 votes

Stuffed Pepper Casserole features Italian sausage, peppers, salsa, rice and more cooked to perfection beneath a layer of gooey mozzarella cheese. It's a supremely satisfying dinner that's easy to make all in one pan!

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Cuisine American

Course Main Course

Servings 6 servings

Calories 426cal

Ingredients

  • 375 grams ground Italian sausage casings removed, one small package
  • 2 cups chopped bell peppers any color
  • ½ medium onion (finely diced)
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup salsa or tomato sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup long grain white rice rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumble and cook Italian sausage until beginning to brown. Add peppers and onion and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

  • Stir in garlic, salt, oregano, pepper and cumin and cook 1 minute.

  • Add broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pan.

  • Stir in the salsa.

  • Rinse rice well under cold water and add to the skillet.

  • Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat slightly, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked through. (*BAKE: You can also cover tightly and bake at 350 degrees F for 20-30 minutes until cooked through).

  • Sprinkle with cheese, cover and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

*I’ve updated this recipe to include a few more ingredients for more flavor. You can always make it the original way if you prefer! Simply omit the onion, garlic, oregano and cumin.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 265grams | Calories: 426cal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1086mg | Potassium: 524mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1863IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 2mg

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My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!

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Comments

  1. Tobi says

    Could you use ground beef instead of sausage?

    Reply

  2. Payton Y. says

    Would this meal be freezable after preparing?? I make this often and would love to make a couple ahead of time to freeze for easy postpartum meals. Maybe just wait to add the shredded cheese until serving?

    Reply

    • The Recipe Rebel says

      Hi Payton, yes! To freeze, you can cook this casserole completely and let cool slightly before wrapping with plastic wrap and then foil (or a lid, but plastic wrap is always a good idea!). Freeze up to 3 months. To serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in a 250-300 degree oven for 20 minutes or until heated through. Enjoy!

      Reply

  3. Gianna says

    My husband & I loved it! So did my 1 year old. This will definitely be a rotating recipe for us! Delicious.

    Reply

    • The Recipe Rebel says

      Great to hear, thank you Gianna!

      Reply

  4. Reese says

    Super easy skillet perfect for meal prep. I added chili powder which gave it more of a taco vibe! I’ll be making it again!

    Reply

    • The Recipe Rebel says

      Glad you enjoyed it, Reese.

      Reply

  5. Bailey says

    My husband and I LOVE this recipe. We’ve made it several times and still keep coming back for more. It’s excellent comfort food!

    Reply

  6. Kate says

    Delicious! My 5 young kids all loved it!

    Reply

  7. Anisha says

    Made this with Rotel and it was fantastic, this is kid approved by my 5&4 year olds. Will make again thanks!

    Reply

  8. Kim says

    I have hatch chili sausage with monterey cheese. Do you think it would taste ok if I used this in the dish? Thanks!

    Reply

    • The Recipe Rebel says

      Hi Kim! No idea, I haven’t tried it myself so it would be hard for me to say. If you decide to experiment, I’d love to know how it goes!

      Reply

  9. Leslie says

    I made this for the first time last night and it was a huge hit. I printed out your recipe and it went straight into my “go to recipes” binder. I doubled the recipe to have leftovers. I didn’t have enough regular salsa but had avocado salsa on hand. So, I used a cup of that with a cup of regular salsa and it was very flavorful!

    Reply

    • The Recipe Rebel says

      Hi Leslie! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!

      Reply

  10. Alyssa says

    Hi there!

    In your notes you wrote to “increase the broth to 2 cups” if you use brown rice but the recipe already has 2 cups of broth with white rice. Did you mean to increase it “by” 2 cups (to 4 cups)?

    Thank you!

    Reply

    • The Recipe Rebel says

      Hi Alyssa! That was a typo, I would say 2 cups liquid to 1 cup rice would be enough for brown rice too. I would stick with 2 cups, but it may need to cook longer. Hope this helps!

      Reply

      • Melissa says

        Tried this recipe and it was a huge hit. Already bought the stuff to make it again but I’m trying it with beef this time instead of sausage.

      • The Recipe Rebel says

        Hi Melissa! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!

  11. Racheal says

    Just came here to say…I have made this soooo many times and it NEVER fails to please a crowd! So easy and soooo good!

    Reply

    • The Recipe Rebel says

      Hi Racheal! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!

      Reply

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FAQs

How do you bake stuffed peppers at Sam's Club? ›

Cooking Instructions: Remove lid. Cover with foil. Cook at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove foil.

How to cook stuffed peppers from superstore? ›

Arrange pepper halves on baking sheet. Evenly spoon rice mixture into peppers, then top with queso fresco. Bake 20 minutes or until peppers are just tender and cheese is golden. Serve, if desired, with red chile or red enchilada sauce.

How do you reheat stuffed pepper casserole? ›

TO REHEAT: Reheat the casserole in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat until hot. You can also rewarm this casserole in the microwave until warmed through. TO FREEZE: Store leftovers in an airtight freezer-safe storage container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

How do you know when stuffed peppers are done? ›

For Halved Peppers With Raw Meat In The Stuffing:

400ºF for 25 minutes is enough. But do check the insides with an instant read thermometer and make sure that they're fully cooked (160ºF for a stuffing containing ground beef and 165ºF for a stuffing containing ground chicken, ground turkey, or pieces of chicken).

What goes with stuffed peppers? ›

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How do you keep stuffed peppers from getting soggy? ›

To prevent it from happening, you should try to avoid or reduce excess moisture – here are three of the things you can do:
  1. Pre-cook Peppers. ...
  2. Use Leftover Rice. ...
  3. Save Cheese for the Topping.

How do you get stuffed peppers to stand up? ›

To easily stuff bell peppers and keep them upright during baking, arrange and then bake them in a Bundt, tube, angel food, or muffin pan (spray with nonstick spray first). The peppers stay upright, freeing your hands for assembly.

How do you reheat a casserole in the oven without drying it out? ›

The best way to reheat it is to cover it and put it into a cold oven. Covering the dish will trap the steam in and keep it moist while it heats.

How long do stuffed peppers last in the fridge? ›

TO STORE: Refrigerate stuffed peppers in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days. TO REHEAT: Rewarm leftovers in a baking dish in the oven at 350 degrees F. TO FREEZE: Freeze peppers in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Can you reheat a casserole twice? ›

If food has been hygienically prepared, cooled quickly after cooking (or reheating) and stored cold, reheating more than once should not increase the risk of illness. However, prolonged storage and repeated reheating will affect the taste, texture, and sometimes the nutritional quality of foods.

How long to cook Sam's Club stuffed peppers? ›

Remove the plastic cover and tent the tray loosely with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is lightly browned, the peppers are tender and an instant reading thermometer inserted into the center of the filling registers 160° F.

Are stuffed peppers good reheated? ›

Regardless of your choice of meat or whether you want vegetarian stuffing, stuffed peppers are delicious reheated. After cooking your peppers, put the leftovers in a sealable container such as a large Tupperware. They will keep in the fridge for up to four days.

How do you reheat Sam's Club stuffed peppers? ›

Bake in the oven at 350/400 for about 15 minutes.

How to heat up Sam's Club stuffed peppers? ›

Bake in the oven at 350/400 for about 15 minutes.

How long to heat up stuffed peppers in oven? ›

Oven reheating: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the thawed stuffed bell peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. For a crispy topping, remove the foil during the last few minutes of baking and top with cheese.

How long does it take for a pepper to get soft in the oven? ›

Bake the bell peppers in a preheated oven for 20 minutes to soften. After 20 minutes remove them from the oven and set aside. While the bell peppers are baking, make the filling. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp of oil.

Do you thaw stuffed peppers before cooking? ›

When you are ready to enjoy your stuffed peppers, you can cook them from frozen at 350 degrees F until they are cooked through, or thaw them overnight to save a bit of time.

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