There’s more than one way to stuff a pepper and the options are endless! Here are some of my all-time favorite stuffed peppers recipes to get you started
With over 14 years of blogging and recipe development under my belt, I think it’s safe to say I have some pretty awesome ideas for what to do with bell peppers.
Let’s get our recipe on, shall we?!
It’s no secret that I’m positively obsessed with peppers. At the moment I have buckets of them sitting on my counter from my garden’s very on pepperpalooza and stuffed peppers are most certainly on the menu!
Looking to jazz up the classic? Try a few of my favorites below!
These rockin’ recipes can be made with any color bell pepper your heart desires.
Red, green, yellow, and orange bell peppers are all work great for stuffed peppers. Red tends to be the most popular choice as the world seems super divided on green bell peppers – lol! I personally adore them!
Easy Stuffed Peppers
Below you’ll find a mix of T-Rex and Vegetarian options. If you’re looking for more veggie loaded peppers, let me know! I’m always happy to dream up new flavor combos and post my favorites.
These beautiful bells are stuffed to the brim with buffalo chicken, bell peppers, onion, and jalapeño, then loaded with pepper jack and cheddar cheese. Serve them up with a veggie-filled side salad and get ready to rock your weeknight dinner routine!
★★★★★ “These stuffed peppers were so easy to make and were perfect for our family dinner last night! Even my kids gobbled it up!” – Anjali
The great thing about stuffed peppers is how wonderfully versatile they are. You can fit them into literally any meal plan ever. Except the zero veggies meal plan, in which case… you’re in trouble, mister! Using naturally low-carb veggies as a base means whatever you decide to make can be gloriously-gluten free depending on your choice of toppings which can be of the vegan, vegetarian, or T-Rex variety.
★★★★★ “We loved these. I did as you suggested and used taco seasoning and enchilada sauce. I served them on top of crisp shredded iceberg lettuce. They were wonderful!!! Also, added all the yummy suggestions on top. Cheese, sour cream, diced tomato and avocado. As we say DO AGAIN!!! thank for another great recipe.” – Katie
Let’s ditch the bun and put a fun burger style twist on stuffed peppers, shall we? These cheeseburger stuffed peppers are easy to make and oh so tasty!
★★★★★ “Absolutely delicious. I’ve made this recipe in multiple countries and always have been able to locate the ingredients and impress the table. No modifications needed. Perfect recipe.” – Mary
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These spinach stuffed peppers are easy, cheesy, and oh so delicious! Serve them as a side dish or enjoy them as the main course; they’re beyond flexible!
★★★★★ “Followed this recipe to the letter. AMAZING!” – Rebecca
These pizza stuffed peppers great handheld snack/appetizer and you can easily make dozens to feed a crew! Turn it into a light lunch by adding your favorite side; it’s as speedy as making a sandwich but way more fun.
★★★★★ “Oh my gosh – so delish, used a variety of peppers & each person custom topped theirs – some with pepperoni, bacon, tomatoes, multiple cheeses…..yum!” – Kim
I feel like I really need to stress the awesomeness that is this dish. It’s positively DELICIOUS! In case you ever doubted it, a stuffed pepper spin on the classic chicken and broccoli casserole is the foodie equivalent of finding a twenty dollar bill in an old jacket. It’s that good!
★★★★★ “These peppers were amazing! Great flavor, I didn’t blanch the peppers and they were perfect. Such a colorful recipe, love this dish!” – Crissy
I love these oh-so much! The pimento-pepper combo is legendary! There’s a kiss of heat from the jalapeños too but not in a fire-in-your-face kind of way. It’s a perfect balance of flavors!
★★★★★ “OMG! These are my new go-to for an easy dish or “side”! These are perfect for adding to week day lunches or snacks (or anytime)! The flavor is perfect and I love the veggie addition! Plus, super easy to make for someone like me who is not great in the kitchen!” – Melanie
These rockin’ recipes work in everything from bell peppers to poblano peppers to sweet mini peppers. Have fun with it and stuff. those. peppers.
*throws pepper-shaped confetti*
I still somehow need to post my classic stuffed peppers (ohmygosh how have I not!?) but these variations are equally delicious. I’ll link to the recipe here once I get them photographed and published. They’re worth the wait; I promise!
But Wait! There’s More!
If you’re looking for all the classic stuffed pepper flavors in an easy peasy package, my Stuffed Pepper Soup is out of this world amazing!
It can be made stove-top or in the slow cooker. I need to test it in the Instant Pot next to see if it works there as well. Helloooo versatility!
I adore making a huge batch of this soup (both the vegetarian and t-rex versions are a hit here) with the end of summer bell peppers from my garden and freezing in easy heat-and-eat portions for later! SO GOOD!
Audrey from Two Pink Peonies has a tasty looking Bacon Stuffed Peppers recipe that I’m excited to try too.
let’s stuff some peppers!
Bell peppers will always and forever be one of my favorite blank canvases for everything from appetizers to main dishes.
If you get a chance to try any of these stuffed pepper recipes, let me know!
Leave some love in the comment form below or tag your photos with @peasandcrayons on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creation. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!
Questions & Reviews
Yum Yum.
It looks like you’ve tried both blanching the peppers and steaming in the oven.
What is your perfered method here in 2019 for cooking the peppers?
Last time I made Philly Cheese steak bell peppers my peppers weren’t soft enough come dinner time. whomp whomp
Blanching will for sure soften the peppers faster! I like mine on the crisper side when stuffing them with taco toppings and ingredients but then softer when stuffed with cheese/veggies/rice so I’ll usually bounce back between the two methods. If you’re cooking the filling stovetop and only need it to heat through, I’d for sure blanch then stuff then bake to cut down on cook time! xoxo