Southwestern Stuffed Peppers

Directions

With sharp knife, slice tops offthe 6 peppers; discard seeds.

In 5-quart saucepan, place peppers in enough boiling salted water.

Cover; simmer 5 minutes. Drain peppers on paper towels.

Empty water from saucepan.

In 10-inch skillet over medium heat, brown sausage with garlic.

In large bowl, combine sausage, stuffing, cheese and ¾ cup.

Toss to mix well. Fill peppers with stuffing mixture.

In 5-quart saucepan, combine remaining broth.

Arrange stuffed peppers in broth.

Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low Cover; simmer 20 minutes or until peppers are tender and filling is hot.

Remove stuffed peppers to serving platter; keep warm.

In covered blender container, carefully blend red pepper-broth.

Serve with stuffed peppers.