how to make turkey stuffed peppers

These tender bell peppers stuffed with a delectable ground turkey and rice filling and topped with melted cheese are sure to please.

This is one of my family’s favorite comfort food dinners. It’s healthy, hearty, and comforting at the same time. Something about it feels just like home. So cozy!.

For those hectic weeknights, this recipe for stuffed peppers with ground turkey is very convenient as it can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the freezer.

One of my go-to dinner recipes when I want something easy, comforting, and healthy is these stuffed peppers with ground turkey.

The peppers are baked until soft, but not overly crisp, and then topped with a heaping helping of melted cheese.

The filling, which consists of ground turkey and soft rice cooked with fresh herbs, diced tomatoes, mozzarella, and aromatics, is incredibly delicious. I swear, it’s so good that sometimes I feel tempted to eat all the filling by itself!.

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Step 2 | Assemble the peppers and bake

Assembling this dish is super easy and straightforward. Here’s how.

  • Sprinkle a small amount of salt and pepper on the inside of the peppers after drizzling them with a little olive oil.
  • Place the bell peppers on a baking dish after evenly stuffing them with the filling.
  • Fill the pan with some hot water, about ⅓ cup.
  • Seal tightly with aluminum. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes

how to make turkey stuffed peppers

Make Ahead and Freezing

This is an awesome make-ahead recipe. Make the filling up to 2 days in advance and assemble. Additionally, you can fill the peppers up to two days ahead of time and bake them according to the recipe when they’re ready.

These ground turkey stuffed peppers are also completely freezer-friendly, which is great for those busy weeknights. Assemble the peppers and freeze in a freezer-friendly container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bake as directed, adding an extra 5 minutes.

how to make turkey stuffed peppers

Turkey Stuffed Peppers

FAQ

Should peppers be boiled before stuffing?

The peppers need to be par-cooked before filling so that they cook through. Many recipes call for boiling the peppers first, but I prefer to roast them – more flavor and less cleanup!

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 make stuffed peppers not watery?

If you are in a rush, you can try microwaving the peppers for about 5 minutes on a microwave-safe plate. Pro tip: if you prefer to just bake the peppers, an alternative to help release excess liquid is to pierce the bottom with a sharp knife or a fork.

What are stuffed peppers made of?

What Are Stuffed Peppers? This is one dish that looks impressive but is deceptively easy to make. Colorful peppers are stuffed with a yummy combination of tomatoey beef and rice, then topped with melty mozzarella cheese for a picture-perfect presentation.

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