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Breakfast Stuffed Peppers with Turkey Sausage and Spinach Recipe

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These Breakfast Stuffed Peppers make a colorful, nutrient-packed morning meal combining eggs, turkey sausage, spinach, mushrooms, and cheddar cheese baked inside vibrant red bell peppers. This recipe offers a healthy and hearty start to your day with protein, veggies, and cheesy goodness all in one easy-to-make dish.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 medium red bell peppers, cut horizontally through the stem and seeds removed
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup egg whites
  • 1/2 cup cooked turkey sausage, sliced or chopped
  • 1/4 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons water (for baking dish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prepare Peppers: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the prepared red bell pepper halves cut side up in a baking dish and set aside to ready them for stuffing.
  2. Sauté Mushrooms: Heat avocado oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped mushrooms, season lightly with salt, and cook while stirring occasionally until they soften and release all their moisture, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  3. Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the eggs and egg whites until yolks are broken up. Stir in the cooked turkey sausage, spinach, sautéed mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until all ingredients are evenly combined.
  4. Stuff & Bake: Spoon or pour the egg mixture evenly into each bell pepper half. Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese on top of each stuffed pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of water to the bottom of the baking dish to create steam. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes until the egg mixture is fully set and cheese is melted and slightly golden.
  5. Rest & Serve: Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the stuffed peppers cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld.

Notes

  • Use red bell peppers for a sweeter, milder flavor and vibrant color, but any color bell pepper can work.
  • Make sure to squeeze excess moisture out of thawed spinach to avoid watery filling.
  • Substitute turkey sausage with chicken sausage or plant-based sausage if preferred.
  • Covering the dish while baking helps steam and cook the egg mixture evenly.
  • This recipe can be prepared a day ahead and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/breakfast-stuffed-peppers-with-turkey-sausage-and-spinach-recipe/