Colby Jack Cheese Stuffed Peppers
Learn how to make Colby Jack cheese stuffed peppers with this easy, delicious recipe. Perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers any color
- 1 lb ground meat beef, turkey, or chicken
- 1 cup cooked rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the peppers: Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds. Place them in a baking dish.
- Cook the filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté chopped onion and garlic until soft. Add ground meat and cook until browned. Stir in cooked rice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the peppers: Spoon the filling into each pepper, packing it tightly.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle shredded Colby Jack cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
- Bake: Place the peppers in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 500mg
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 7g
- Protein: 18g