Bacon Cheese-Stuffed Peppers

I absolutely loved these bacon cheese-stuffed peppers. Every bite was full of my favorite things, like cheese and bacon. And a bit of sharp onion and sweet roasted bell pepper.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword peppers, stuffed

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 1 45

Servings servings

Calories 336kcal

Author Based on a recipe from the BBQ Pit Boys

Ingredients

½ pound bacon
2 red bell peppers
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
beer
¼ cup white onion chopped
¼ cup Monterey jack cheese more or less, shredded
¼ cup Mozzarella cheese more or less, shredded

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 F.
Line a baking sheet with foil and add the bacon.
Bake for 30-40 minutes until crisp, turning once. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Cut peppers in half vertically. Remove any seeds.
Place peppers on a baking dish and fill the halves with the beer. Cover with foil and place in the oven for 20-30 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, crumble the bacon into a bowl and add the onion and cheeses.
Uncover the peppers and pour off any remaining beer. Fill cavities with the bacon mixture and return to the oven, uncovered, until the cheese is melted.

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