26 stuffed bell pepper recipes

Italian sausage bread stuffed with sausage, mozzarella, onion, and bell pepper rolled into pizza dough. Bakery-style sliced bread that doubles as a meal.

Picante red sauce blended from roasted red bell pepper, diced tomatoes with green chiles, soy sauce, umeboshi vinegar, and basil. A smoky, tangy all-purpose sauce for pasta, stuffed peppers, or cabbage rolls.

Green bell peppers stuffed with chopped White Castle sliders, eggs, chili powder, cumin, and hot sauce, topped with salsa and baked. A quirky, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner.

Fried pistolette rolls stuffed with a creamy Cajun filling of shrimp, crabmeat, and melted Velveeta with onions, bell pepper, and celery. Louisiana party food that disappears in minutes.

Stuffed rolls pack hollowed French rolls with a ground mixture of sharp cheddar, green olives, tomato sauce, and bell peppers. Retro picnic and tailgate favorite baked 45 minutes.

Stuffed red snapper fillets rolled around a savory bread crumb, scallion, and bell pepper filling. Baked with lemon and a hint of nutmeg for a quick weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-fancy.

Shrimp Creole omelets stuffed with a spicy tomato sauce built on the Cajun holy trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery. Fold them soft, fill them hot, and serve with rice.

Stuffed eggplant pickles filled with minced cabbage, red bell pepper, garlic, and dill, tied with softened celery ribs and fermented in vinegar brine. A traditional Middle Eastern style pickle ready in 2 to 3 weeks.

Loaded tuna pita pockets stuffed with romaine, tomatoes, bell pepper, carrots, broccoli, and onion tossed with tuna in low-fat ranch. A no-cook 10-minute lunch packed with vegetables and whole-wheat fiber.

Tortillas stuffed with cheese, ham, and sweet bell peppers covered in a savory mixture of eggs and salsa are allowed to mingle overnight, like a Mexican French toast. Easy to prepare and just pop it into the oven in the morning with your feet up, sipping a coffee.