cajun stuffed peppers

Recipe by
cyndy ladas
Plano, TX

I came up with this dish in honor of my Uncle Denys who was born and raised in Cajun Louisiana. It is a very filling and yummy dish. Hope you enjoy it and let me know what you think.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cajun stuffed peppers

  • 6
    good size green bell peppers
  • 3 stalk
    of celery chopped
  • 1
    good sized onion chopped
  • 1 can
    15 oz red or pinto beans (drained)
  • 2 c
    cooked rice
  • 3 c
    cooked cajun sausage
  • 3 clove
    minced garlic
  • 2
    chopped jalapeno chopped (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp
    cajun deasoning
  • olive oil for sauting

How To Make cajun stuffed peppers

  • 1
    Cook the sausage and drain on a paper towel
  • 2
    Take off the tops of the peppers and seed, Chop the pepper tops and other veggies and saute in the olive oil with the garlic and Cajun seasoning until tender crisp
  • 3
    Add the beans and rice and heat for 5-10 minutes. Add the sausage and heat through. Stuff the peppers and place in a 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle the top with Panko crumbs and bake at 375 for 30-45 minutes

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