Stuffed Pepper Explosion Casserole

Sharing is caring!

• Share
  
• Tweet
  
• Pin
  

13906shares
Like stuffed peppers but not all the fuss? Make this easy Stuffed Pepper Explosion Casserole, all the great flavors of the traditional dish, but so easy.
<img data-attachment-id="19868" data-permalink="https://whoneedsacape.com/2012/09/stuffed-pepper-explosion/stuffed-pepper-explosion-casserole-h/" data-orig-file="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Stuffed-Pepper-Explosion-Casserole-H.jpg" data-orig-size="1000,750" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.2","credit":"","camera":"iPhone 5s","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1429638429","copyright":"","focal_length":"4.15","iso":"80","shutter_speed":"0.033333333333333","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Stuffed Pepper Explosion Casserole | Who Needs A Cape?" data-image-description="<p>Like stuffed peppers but not all the fuss? Make this easy Stuffed Pepper Explosion Casserole, all the great flavors of the traditional dish, but so easy.
" data-medium-file="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Stuffed-Pepper-Explosion-Casserole-H-300x225.jpg" data-large-file="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Stuffed-Pepper-Explosion-Casserole-H.jpg" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19868" src="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Stuffed-Pepper-Explosion-Casserole-H.jpg" alt="Stuffed Pepper Explosion Casserole | Who Needs A Cape?" width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Stuffed-Pepper-Explosion-Casserole-H.jpg 1000w, 300w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
Stuffed Pepper Explosion Casserole
School is back in session and we all know what that means, right? Frantic rush around dinnertime between pick up/drop off, homework, soccer practice, band rehearsals, hubby working late.I'm exhausted just typing it.
Sometimes a $5 pizza or drive-thru just isn't the answer. These are the nights you need a go to dinner in a pinch recipe, try out my Stuffed Pepper Explosion Casserole, it fits the bill & fills tummies at the same time.
<img data-attachment-id="38417" data-permalink="https://whoneedsacape.com/2012/09/stuffed-pepper-explosion/stuffedpepperexplosioncasserolev1/" data-orig-file="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/StuffedPepperExplosionCasseroleV1.jpg" data-orig-size="1000,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Stuffed Pepper Explosion Casserole" data-image-description="<p>Like stuffed peppers but not all the fuss? Make this easy Stuffed Pepper Explosion Casserole, all the great flavors of the traditional dish, but so easy.
" data-medium-file="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/StuffedPepperExplosionCasseroleV1-200x300.jpg" data-large-file="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/StuffedPepperExplosionCasseroleV1-683x1024.jpg" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-38417" src="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/StuffedPepperExplosionCasseroleV1-683x1024.jpg" alt="Like stuffed peppers but not all the fuss? Make this easy Stuffed Pepper Explosion Casserole, all the great flavors of the traditional dish, but so easy." width="683" height="1024" srcset="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/StuffedPepperExplosionCasseroleV1-683x1024.jpg 683w, 200w, 768w, 640w, 735w, 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /></p> If your vision of stuffed peppers is anything like mine as a kid, it ain't pretty. I remember my mom beheading bell peppers, gutting the insides, and shoving a mixture of ground beef, spices, and rice into hollowed out peppers and finally smothering in a tomato soup type sauce.
It was good, but not exactly what I wanted to make.  The flavors blending together was very appealing to me, as was the fact that I really like bell pepper, just not the green variety.
<img data-attachment-id="19869" data-permalink="https://whoneedsacape.com/2012/09/stuffed-pepper-explosion/stuffed-pepper-explosion-casserole-v/" data-orig-file="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Stuffed-Pepper-Explosion-Casserole-V.jpg" data-orig-size="750,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.2","credit":"","camera":"iPhone 5s","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1429638423","copyright":"","focal_length":"4.15","iso":"64","shutter_speed":"0.033333333333333","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Stuffed Pepper Explosion Casserole | Who Needs A Cape?" data-image-description="<p>Like stuffed peppers but not all the fuss? Make this easy Stuffed Pepper Explosion Casserole, all the great flavors of the traditional dish, but so easy.
" data-medium-file="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Stuffed-Pepper-Explosion-Casserole-V-225x300.jpg" data-large-file="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Stuffed-Pepper-Explosion-Casserole-V.jpg" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19869" src="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Stuffed-Pepper-Explosion-Casserole-V.jpg" alt="Stuffed Pepper Explosion Casserole | Who Needs A Cape?" width="750" height="1000" srcset="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Stuffed-Pepper-Explosion-Casserole-V.jpg 750w, 225w, 300w, 735w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></p> So my mission began.  What if I took all of the best components of stuffed peppers and made it into a casserole type dish that can be quickly thrown together? Sounded good to me!
A fast, easy, satisfying dish that can be made during the week and reheated for leftovers throughout the week (if any was remaining).  That's how my Stuffed Pepper Explosion Casserole was born, it's a staple at our house and something that I can literally throw together and have dinner on the table in less than 45 minutes.

Craving a casserole? Try these:



<img data-attachment-id="38301" data-permalink="https://whoneedsacape.com/2013/08/cattle-drive-casserole/cattledrivecasserolev1/" data-orig-file="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/CattleDriveCasseroleV1.jpg" data-orig-size="1000,1500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Catte Drive Casserole" data-image-description="<p>Cattle Drive Casserole, the ultimate comfort food. Layers of cheese, meat, and more cheese make for this satisfying casserole beyond delicious.
" data-medium-file="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/CattleDriveCasseroleV1-200x300.jpg" data-large-file="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/CattleDriveCasseroleV1-683x1024.jpg" class="aligncenter wp-image-38301 size-large" src="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/CattleDriveCasseroleV1-683x1024.jpg" alt="Cattle Drive Casserole, the ultimate comfort food. Layers of cheese, meat, and more cheese make for this satisfying casserole beyond delicious." width="683" height="1024" srcset="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/CattleDriveCasseroleV1-683x1024.jpg 683w, 200w, 768w, 640w, 735w, 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /></p>


<img data-attachment-id="32948" data-permalink="https://whoneedsacape.com/2018/07/hash-brown-taco-casserole/dsc_0907-3/" data-orig-file="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DSC_0907.jpg" data-orig-size="2212,3318" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"5.6","credit":"","camera":"NIKON D3300","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1531930560","copyright":"","focal_length":"40","iso":"400","shutter_speed":"0.008","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Hash Brown Taco Casserole" data-image-description="Hash Brown Taco Casserole is the perfect combination of comfort foods! Zesty ground beef and hash browns along with cheese, this is one delicious dinner.
" data-medium-file="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DSC_0907-200x300.jpg" data-large-file="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DSC_0907-683x1024.jpg" class="aligncenter wp-image-32948 size-large" src="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DSC_0907-683x1024.jpg" alt="Hash Brown Taco Casserole is the perfect combination of comfort foods! Zesty ground beef and hash browns along with cheese, this is one delicious dinner." width="683" height="1024" srcset="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DSC_0907-683x1024.jpg 683w, 200w, 768w, 640w, 735w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" />



Yield: 6 servings
Stuffed Pepper Explosion Casserole
Like stuffed peppers but not all the fuss? Make this easy Stuffed Pepper Explosion Casserole, all the great flavors of the traditional dish, but so easy. Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Total Time 45 minutes
Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  
• 1 lb ground turkey (or ground beef)
  
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  
• 2 bell peppers, chopped
  
• 3 cups cooked rice (any variety)
  
• 1 14 oz can diced tomato (any variety)
  
• 2 cups shredded cheddar, divided
  
• 1 Tablespoon oregano
  
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  
• Salt & pepper to taste
  

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  
• In medium pan saute onion in olive oil, until translucent.
  
• Add ground turkey and cook thoroughly, approximately 10 minutes. Drain any fat that is in pan.
  
• Add bell pepper to pan, turn heat to medium and cover, stirring occasionally.
  
• When pepper has softened, add spices, tomatoes and salt/pepper to taste. Continue cooking a couple additional minutes to blend flavors.
  
• In large bowl combine: turkey & veggie mixture, rice and 1 1/2 cups cheese, mix thoroughly.
  
• Spoon into greased 9 x 13 casserole dish, covering with foil.
  
• Cook 25 minutes. Remove from oven, remove foil carefully and add remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
  
• Place back into oven to broil 2-3 minutes to gently crisp cheese.
  
• Serves 6.
  

© Lori Cuisine: American / Category: Casseroles <img data-attachment-id="19867" data-permalink="https://whoneedsacape.com/2012/09/stuffed-pepper-explosion/stuffed-pepper-explosion-casserole-collage/" data-orig-file="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Stuffed-Pepper-Explosion-Casserole-Collage.jpg" data-orig-size="750,2000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Stuffed Pepper Explosion Casserole | Who Needs A Cape?" data-image-description="Like stuffed peppers but not all the fuss? Make this easy Stuffed Pepper Explosion Casserole, all the great flavors of the traditional dish, but so easy.
" data-medium-file="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Stuffed-Pepper-Explosion-Casserole-Collage-113x300.jpg" data-large-file="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Stuffed-Pepper-Explosion-Casserole-Collage-384x1024.jpg" class="aligncenter wp-image-19867" src="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Stuffed-Pepper-Explosion-Casserole-Collage-384x1024.jpg" alt="Like stuffed peppers but not all the fuss? Make this easy Stuffed Pepper Explosion Casserole, all the great flavors of the traditional dish, but so easy." width="500" height="1333" srcset="https://whoneedsacape.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Stuffed-Pepper-Explosion-Casserole-Collage-384x1024.jpg 384w, 113w, 300w, 735w, 750w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" />
More from my site

• Cattle Drive Casserole
  
• Slow Cooker Turkey Taco Soup
  
• Beefy Sour Cream Noodle Casserole
  
• Creamy Chicken Ziti Casserole
  
• French Onion Salisbury Steak
  
• Loaded Slow Cooker Pierogies
  

Related
<!--<rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:trackback="http://madskills.com/public/xml/rss/module/trackback/"> <rdf:Description rdf:about="https://whoneedsacape.com/2012/09/stuffed-pepper-explosion/"dc:identifier="https://whoneedsacape.com/2012/09/stuffed-pepper-explosion/"dc:title="Stuffed Pepper Explosion Casserole"trackback:ping="https://whoneedsacape.com/2012/09/stuffed-pepper-explosion/trackback/" /></rdf:RDF>-->