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Slow-Cooker Italian-Stuffed Peppers

Prep

15-30 mins

Total

6 HRS 20 MIN

Servings

6 Servings

Need to feed six tonight but only have 20 minutes this morning to prep? These creamy slow-cooker stuffed peppers solve your dilemma with Italian style!

Ingredients

  • 3

    large

    bell peppers (any color)

  • 1/2

    lb

    Italian turkey sausage

  • 1

    small

    onion, chopped

  • 1/2

    cup

    instant brown rice, uncooked

  • 2

    tbsp

    Grated Parmesan Cheese

  • 2

    cloves

    garlic, minced

  • 1/2

    tsp

    dried oregano leaves

  • 1

    jar

    (14 oz.) CLASSICO Traditional Pizza Sauce, divided

  • 1-1/2

    cups

    Shredded Italian* Five Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cut tops off peppers; remove and discard seeds.

  2. Step 2

    Chop tops; place in medium bowl. Add sausage, onions, rice, Parmesan, garlic, oregano, 1-1/2 cups pizza sauce and 1-1/4 cups shredded cheese; mix lightly. Spoon into pepper shells.

  3. Step 3

    Stand peppers in slow cooker; top with remaining sauce and shredded cheese. Cover with lid.

  4. Step 4

    Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours).

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