NAwlins Stuffed Bell Peppers

Momma’s Peppers…Whenever my mother prepares this Stuffed Bell Pepper dish, everyone in the family finds an excuse to ‘drop by’ for a visit to my parents' home. Being a fourth generation native New Orleanian, my mother offers a plate of food to anyone who stops by for a visit…that’s why this recipe makes twelve servings!

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step: 2

Heat oil in a large pot over low heat. Saute onion, celery and chopped green pepper for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, and saute for 2 minutes. Season with parsley, Creole seasoning, file powder, salt and pepper.

Step: 3

Increase heat to medium high, and add ground beef. Cook until beef is evenly browned. Stir in ham, and cook for 5 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in stuffing mix.

Step: 4

Stuff each bell pepper half, and lightly sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Place stuffed bell pepper halves in ungreased baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.

Per Serving: 498 calories; protein 28.6g; carbohydrates 40.3g; fat 24.1g; cholesterol 122mg; sodium 1163.8mg.

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