Mushroom BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers

 

Ingredients

For the peppers:

4 large bell peppers (any color)

1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)

½ cup diced mushrooms

½ cup cooked & crumbled bacon

1 small onion, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella)

½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tbsp olive oil

For garnish:

Extra shredded cheese

Chopped green onions or parsley

Crispy bacon bits

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Lightly brush the outsides with olive oil and place them in a baking dish.

3. Cook the filling:

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions and mushrooms, cooking until softened (about 3-4 minutes).

Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.

Stir in garlic, Worcestershire sauce, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it cook for another 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and mix in the crumbled bacon and half of the shredded cheese.

4. Stuff the peppers: Evenly divide the mixture among the peppers. Top with remaining cheese.

5. Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. Garnish & serve: Top with extra bacon bits, green onions, or parsley. Serve hot!

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Serving Suggestions

Pair with a side salad or roasted veggies.

Add a drizzle of extra BBQ sauce before serving for more flavor.

Use pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick!

Would you try this recipe? Let me know if you want any tweaks!