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  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves: 4
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Hearty Beef & White Cheddar Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sized red or yellow bell peppers or a combination
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1-1/2 cups tomato basil or marinara spaghetti sauce
  • 1 pouch (8.8 oz.) fully cooked brown rice (or 1-3/4 cups cooked rice)
  • 1-3/4 cups (7 oz.) Sargento® Limited Edition Shredded Vermont Sharp White Cheddar Cheese or Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped basil or Italian parsley (optional garnish)

Directions

  1. Cut peppers lengthwise in half through stem end; discard seeds. Place pepper halves in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cook uncovered in microwave oven at high power 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  2. Meanwhile, brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; pour off drippings. Add spaghetti sauce and rice; mix well and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in 1-1/4 cups cheese.
  3. Drain pepper halves; arrange cut sides up in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Spoon meat mixture into pepper halves. Bake in preheated 375°F oven 20 minutes or until heated through; top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Top with basil, if desired.

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