Stuffed Banana Peppers
Stuffed Banana Peppers might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 19g of protein, 21g of fat, and a total of 335 calories. This recipe serves 12. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. Head to the store and pick up banana peppers, seasoned bread crumbs, basil, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes. Stuffed Banana Peppers, Sausage Stuffed Banana Peppers, and Bob's Stuffed Banana Peppers are very similar to this recipe.
Instructions
Grease two 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes.
Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce in each dish; set aside.
Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, 2/3 cup cheese, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Crumble the beef, sausage and veal over mixture; mix well. Spoon into peppers.
In a large skillet, cook peppers in oil in batches over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Arrange 12 peppers in each prepared dish. Top with remaining sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Cover and freeze one dish for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining dish at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and peppers are tender.
To use frozen stuffed peppers: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and peppers are tender.