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Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole

When I was a kid, my mom made stuffed bell peppers all the time. They’re one of my dad’s favorite dishes – he loves bell peppers. (We loved stuffed anything, like Healthy Grilled Turkey Stuffed Peppers or Baked Stuffed Tomatoes)

After I got married, I made them for my husband. He loves them. But… wouldn’t it be great to have the filling without all that bell pepper?!

My mom’s stuffed bell pepper recipe was morphed into this stuffed pepper casserole. Leaving behind the bulk of bell peppers and cooking them until softened along with garlic, onion, ground turkey and spices. Oh, and rice of course!

Take those boring stuffed peppers to the next level by turning them into a stuffed pepper casserole! Everything good about stuffed bell peppers but in casserole form, using ground turkey, brown rice, bell peppers, spices and cheese, of course! Delicious, healthy and satisfying casserole dish.

What rice should I use for this casserole?

My favorite rice is brown rice. I always have a box or bag of brown rice in my pantry. I like to make a big batch of rice and keep leftovers in the fridge.

This is the perfect way to use up leftover rice! You can always use white rice as well.

Take those boring stuffed peppers to the next level by turning them into a stuffed pepper casserole! Everything good about stuffed bell peppers but in casserole form, using ground turkey, brown rice, bell peppers, spices and cheese, of course! Delicious, healthy and satisfying casserole dish.

Why I adore this Stuffed Pepper Casserole

This Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole Recipe is much easier to make and just as good, (maybe even better!) than stuffed peppers.

I also love this recipe because it’s an easy way to make a bigger dinner if you have a large family or if you have company coming over.

This casserole makes amazing leftovers!

This Stuffed Pepper Casserole stays good in the fridge for several days if covered. And yes, freezer friendly (see below!)

This is honestly one of my boys’ favorite dishes. When they ask what’s for dinner and I tell them Stuffed Pepper Casserole, they get so excited!

Take those boring stuffed peppers to the next level by turning them into a stuffed pepper casserole! Everything good about stuffed bell peppers but in casserole form, using ground turkey, brown rice, bell peppers, spices and cheese, of course! Delicious, healthy and satisfying casserole dish.

Can I freeze this Stuffed Pepper Casserole?

Yes! Make this recipe as you normally would. Let it cool. Place in a freezer safe container and wrap tightly.

To serve: thaw in the fridge overnight and then just re-heat!

It’s an incredibly easy and versatile recipe everyone will love.

What if I have extra bell peppers?

Besides making this stuffed pepper casserole, I have several great bell pepper recipes here! If you have extra that need to be cooked up – I GOT YOU!

Try my Slow Cooker Pepper Steak or the Easy Chicken Fajita Quesadilla. Or even my Sheet Pan Spicy Balsamic Roasted Chicken & Veggies. I love that they are so versatile!

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Casserole dish filled with deconstructed stuffed peppers.

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

4.73 from 33 votes
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Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 210kcal
Author: Jenn

Equipment

  • 1 Casserole Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 bell peppers diced
  • 1 lb. lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup brown or white rice cooked
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray a 1.5 quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Pour olive oil into a saucepan over medium heat. Add in diced onion and cook until soft. Now add garlic and peppers. Cook until peppers are softened.
  • Crumble turkey into pepper mixture. Brown and then drain.
  • Add cooked rice and then salt, tomato sauce and spices. Stir in 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Pour into prepared dish. Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for 10 more minutes, until bubbly. Serve up and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 807mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 12mg
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Take those boring stuffed peppers to the next level by turning them into a stuffed pepper casserole! Everything good about stuffed bell peppers but in casserole form, using ground turkey, brown rice, bell peppers, spices and cheese, of course! Delicious, healthy and satisfying casserole dish.

About Jen

Jen Nikolaus is a recipe blogger and photographer over at Yummy Healthy Easy. She lives in beautiful Southern California with her husband and four boys. You’ll find her sharing healthier, budget-friendly, family-friendly, and easy dishes with some yummy desserts thrown in, too! Thanks for stopping by!

Comments

  1. Stephanie says

    Here in New Orleans, gumbo is definitely our favorite holiday rice dish – it’s a favorite any time of the year.

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  14. tammigirl says

    Truthfully our go-to rice is just rice cooked with green pepper and onion for flavor. We eat it as a side often. After that, we are big fans of risotto – especially mushroom.

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  18. sara haaf says

    One holiday and winter in general go to is chicken rice casserole with mushroom sauce, it’s delicious and very hearty, easy and cheap!

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  21. Shaina says

    Well, it isn’t technically a rice dish…but my aunt always makes a stuffing for Thanksgiving using the traditional Jewish dish, Kasha, which is buckwheat. Kasha and bowties is a super traditional Jewish food and we always incorporate it into our holiday eating. It reminds me of rice more than anything, even though technically it’s a grain…

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  40. Nicole Dz says

    5 stars
    During the holidays, our family’s favorite go-to rice dish is a cheesy broccoli chicken rice dish using brown rice.

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  44. Gina says

    My goodness Jen – these images are GORGEOUS! Our “go-to” dish is something the kids call “daddy delicious” sort of a mix it all up rice sort of dish that they absolutely love.

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  50. Debbie Caraballo says

    We nearly always have Cheesy Broccoli Rice casserole for Thanksgiving AND Christmas! Wouldn’t be the holidays without it….thanks for the chance to win!

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  58. Kathy E. says

    My family’s go-to rice dish is a yummy chicken, Success Rice and broccoli dish. I’ve made a few variations of it, but it’s always good and the dish is emptied!

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  59. joeyfromsc says

    We love chicken & rice…almost like chicken bog as we called it in the South lol

    Your recipe looks great!

    Thank you for the chance to win!

    Joey J.

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  77. Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says

    Yum! This looks delicious! I love stuffed pepper and transforming that into a casserole is so smart for feeding a lot of people. I recently started using that parboiled rice. We live at high altitude and it is so difficult to make good rice. That rice makes a huge difference 😀

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  87. Cheryl Newton says

    I don’t know why I don’t make it more often, but it’s a chicken (or turkey!) casserole that includes rice, cream of chicken soup, green chiles and cheese. It’s something my mom used to make, and one of very few things I make without a recipe.

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  93. Elle says

    We love stuffed roasted red peppers with the stuffing mixture being made with brown rice, onions, garlic, tomato sauce, etc..

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  98. e michelle says

    i love red rice and beans but i can never get it the way my mother makes it. my go to is just some plain white rice!

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  100. Starla says

    5 stars
    That looks delicious. I have always loved mostly anything with rice. Our family’s favorite has been a chicken and rice dish. In which sometimes we add extra veggies and sometimes we add a bit of cheese!

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  109. Jessie C. says

    Butternut squash and sweet potato wild rice casserole is my family’s favorite go-to rice dish during the holidays.
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  114. Melody says

    My husband makes this delicious cheesy rice dish with diced green peppers. It is sooo good. Everyone loves it & we usually have it at our Putting Up the Tree party.

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  120. Val in MN says

    My grandmother used to make a delicious hot cinnamon rice pudding I loved. Never have been able to replicate it though.

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  134. Anne says

    As much as we love the big holiday turkey dinner, our favorite part is a few days later, when I make stock from the turkey carcass, then make a delicious sauce using the stock, to which I add all the meat I pulled from the carcass along with any leftover cooked veggies. This lovely mixture is served over rice, and it truly is my spouse’s favorite meal.

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  145. Matt says

    I love to cook my rice with coconut milk! Then mix it with leftover ham/turkey from Christmas. That stuffed bell pepper casserole looks delicious though!

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  151. Kari says

    We love chicken stir-fry. It’s super easy to whip up some rice, throw in some chicken, frozen veggies, pineapples, and soy sauce. It’s quick and easy and my whole family loves it.

    Reply

  159. Rosie says

    5 stars
    Spanish rice!!! I make it with quite a bit of green pepper, and it is a healthy, low fat recipe – a great comfort food!

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  169. mickeyfan says

    3 stars
    My mom got a chicken and rice recipe off a ketchup bottle when I was in school (over 30 years ago). We still love it.

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  170. Andrea Hatfield says

    My go-to holiday meal that has rice in it is Chicken with Stuffing and Gravy over rice. It is simple and delicious.

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  171. dpool424 says

    Always looking for recipes. Have a son in law who loves stuffed peppers this is going on the food list for dinner x-mas eve!

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  178. Anastasia Falling says

    One of our favorites is hamburger & gravy over white rice with veggies (on the side or mixed in. I like to mix mine in 😉 ) We like to make it during the holidays because it’s warm and filling and quick to make 🙂

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  183. SYLVIE W says

    We use jasmine rice because it has a wonderful flavor. Cook it in a chicken broth and add a dab of butter. Nothing fancy but absolutely delicious.

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  185. Donna Jacoby says

    Our favorite is marinated flavored tofu over rice. It’s quick & easy to make on the rushed days. Thank you for the giveaway!

    Reply

  205. DeeAnn S says

    We like diced cooked ham, corn, and lima beans, mixed with cheddar cheese soup, then poured over cooked rice. Delicious!

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  209. Stephanie Galbraith says

    We don’t have a rice dish for the Holidays. We do like to make casseroles with rice, no go to recipe though.

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  218. Betty C says

    Fried rice is a favorite year round. It’s so easy to use leftover chicken, pork or steak or to buy a few shrimp to change up the flavor.

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  222. Michelle Tucker says

    It’s almost funny you ask, because our favorite “rice dish” is Chicken Tikki Masala w/rice. We mix it all up together because we use a simmer sauce…it’s so yummy. 🙂

    Reply

  233. angie says

    We do not actually have a holiday dish that includes rice. We use rice year round though. One of my fav meals is our mushroom cheddar rice bake. SO good!

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  235. Melissa Shirley says

    5 stars
    Ever year I make my Cajun red beans and rice. I am from Louisiana and I learned that getting real Cajun red beans and rice was impossible in Kansas. So I make it myself and everyone loves them so I make them for my family and I make them once a month for the workplace.

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  260. Heather M says

    5 stars
    during the holidays, I fortunately don’t have to cook at all! but my aunt makes this yummy cheesy and broccoli filled rice dish that everyone loves! at home, I like to make a yummy dish inspired by enchiladas with salsa and lots of cheese!

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  263. Haley says

    I made this for my crew (we are firefighters) to a T except I added a little more cheese. The guys adored it, even one who said he didn’t like stuffed peppers! It was easy and delicious and comforting.

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  265. Gayla says

    It’s a keeper! Ground turkey is somewhat difficult to make a flavorful dish, This casserole did the trick! I love that it is made with healthy ingredients. I used a bit more cheese as 1/4 cup didn’t seem like much. Will definitely make this again.

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  269. Audrey says

    Going to make this casserole real soon. Can’t wait to try it. I love stuffed peppers,and im sure this will be good or even better. Thanks .!

    Reply

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