PIZZERIA-STYLE SAUSAGE & PEPPERONI GOULASH STUFFED PEPPERS SMOTHERED with FIVE ITALIAN CHEESES
INGREDIENTS
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Makes 8 whole stuffed peppers or 16 halves / 8 – 12 servings
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1 lb. mild Italian ground sausage, I like Johnsonville’s for this
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1 lb. lean ground beef, or you can use all sausage
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1 tsp. italian seasoning
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2 1/2 tsp. oregano, divided
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1/2 tsp. thyme
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1 tsp. garlic powder, divided
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1/2 tsp. seasoning salt, I like Johnny’s, divided
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1/4 tsp. coarse ground black pepper
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1 large onion, chopped large or preferred
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1 (16 oz.) cont. fresh sliced mushrooms, snapped in half
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2 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce with italian herbs
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1 (14.5 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, (I like Hunt’s better than Del Monte’s)
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1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste with italian herbs
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12-16 slices pepperoni, cut into quarters, (as much as you like)
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1/2 tsp. dark brown sugar
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2 cups uncooked macaroni noodles, I really like Barilla’s
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1 (14-15 oz.) can white shoepeg corn, drained, (*can sub corn of choice or 2 cups fresh or frozen)
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1 Tbl. finely grated parmesan cheese
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8 large fresh bell peppers, assorted colors for fun!
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2 (8 oz.) bags shredded 5-cheese blend white italian cheese, Sargento and Kraft/Philly each work well
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chopped fresh parsley or fresh basil for garnish if desired
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