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Cheese Stuffed Bell Peppers

Stuffed bell peppers cheese - the image shows three stuffed bell peppers on a plate. the bell peppers are yellow and red in color and are filled with a mixture of ground meat, cheese, and herbs. the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the herbs are scattered on top. the plate is brown and has a speckled pattern. the background is blurred, but it appears to be a kitchen countertop with a few sprigs of parsley.
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Delicious and colorful bell peppers stuffed with a creamy cheese mixture, baked to perfection. This vegetarian dish makes a perfect appetizer or light meal.

Ingredients

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4 large bell peppers (any color), tops cut off and seeds removed
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the bell peppers by cutting off the tops and removing the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and softened cream cheese.
Add the chopped parsley, chopped basil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to the cheese mixture. Stir well until fully combined.
Drizzle olive oil inside each bell pepper to lightly coat the interior.
Spoon the cheese mixture evenly into each bell pepper, filling them to the top.
Place the stuffed bell peppers upright in a baking dish.
Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the peppers are tender.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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