Creamy Pizza Stuffed Bell Peppers
A creamy, cheesy twist on stuffed bell peppers with pizza-inspired toppings. Packed with seasoned ground beef, layered cheeses, and classic pizza flavors in a halal-friendly format.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 60
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Quick Dinner Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
5 green bell peppers, halved lengthwise and cleaned
1/2 pound ground beef (preferably lean)
1/2 pound ground turkey (substitute for Italian sausage)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup pizza sauce
4 ounces softened cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
1/4 cup vegan pepperoni slices (saathee or halal alternative)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Bring a pot of water to boil, blanch bell peppers for 1-2 minutes to firm them, then drain
In a pan, cook ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat
Add pizza sauce, season with salt and pepper, simmer for 3 minutes
Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth
Mix in cheddar cheese, then transfer to a baking dish
Fill bell pepper halves with beef mixture
Top with mozzarella cheese and optional toppings
Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is golden
Notes
For extra richness, mix cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses
Add sautéed mushrooms for vegetarian option
Use vegan cheese alternatives for dairy-free version
Ensure pizza sauce is gluten-free if following GLUTEN-free diet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg