Smoked Sausage-Stuffed Peppers
This recipe evolved over time. It draws heavily on a stuffed pepper recipe passed on to me by my mother years ago.
Ingredients
- 1/4 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
- 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup canned stewed tomatoes
- 2 medium sweet red or green peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
- 2 tablespoons butter-flavored cracker crumbs
- 2 bacon strips, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
