Turkey-Stuffed Peppers

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min.
Yield 2 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Not all stuffed peppers have ground beef and tomato sauce. Ground turkey and a white sauce give this variation wonderful down-home flavor and appeal. Julie Grose from Lompoc, California shares this recipe.

Ingredients

  • 2 large green peppers, tops and seeds removed
  • 1/2 pound ground turkey
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomato
  • 4 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, cook peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
  2. In a skillet, cook the turkey, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return turkey mixture to skillet. Stir in tomato and 2 tablespoons cheese; heat through. Spoon into peppers; sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  3. Place in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until peppers are tender and filling is hot.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 499 calories, 35g fat (17g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 946mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 26g protein.

Not all stuffed peppers have ground beef and tomato sauce. Ground turkey and a white sauce give this variation wonderful down-home flavor and appeal. Julie Grose from Lompoc, California shares this recipe.
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