Breakfast Casserole Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers

by Erin

Breakfast casserole is always a hit, but have you ever stuffed it inside mini sweet peppers? Great for your next weekend brunch.

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When I received the mini bell peppers from Baloian Farms it did not take long for me to figure out how to use them in a brunch recipe. Oddly enough my mind immediately went to stuffed peppers even though growing up I could not get far enough away from anything resembling stuffed peppers (or stuffed cabbage, which I still dislike). Thankfully my taste buds grew up and I decided to make a breakfasty version by stuffing the mini bell peppers with breakfast casserole.

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The real challenge was deciding upon which recipe to use as my dad has a slew of different breakfast casserole recipes. I ended up picking this one which uses honey, as I thought it would bring out the sweetness of the bell peppers – and I was right. These sweet mini bell peppers are also stuffed with bacon, broccoli, onion, cheddar cheese and an herb seasoned stuffing mix. Lots of flavor in a little package.

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Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

4 slices of bacon

1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped

1 small Vidalia onion, diced

4 eggs

1-1/4 cups milk

1/4 cup honey

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

4 cups seasoned stuffing mix

1-1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

18 Baloian Farms mini bell peppers, sliced in half lengthwise

Directions:

  1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towel-lined plate. Add the broccoli and onion to the bacon grease and saute for 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, honey, and salt and pepper *. Gently stir in the stuffing mix, 3/4 cup cheese, crumbled bacon, and sautéed mixture. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  4. Stuff filling into the mini bell peppers, pressing in slightly. Place on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle tops with remaining 3/4 cup cheese and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden and puffed.

* I used the OXO egg beater.

Source: Adapted from Jan Naujokas.

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23 comments

Carla May 11, 2014 - 10:35 pm

Brilliant idea with these peppers. Too bad I ate all of mine. Looks like I need to pick up more ;)

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Shaina May 9, 2014 - 5:53 pm

Stuffed peppers are so great, you can do so many different combinations!

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Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic May 8, 2014 - 6:00 pm

I wasn’t always the biggest fan of stuffed peppers but when they’re stuffed with all these breakfast goodies, I will definitely like it!

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Liz May 8, 2014 - 2:30 pm

Oh, my!!! What a wonderful pepper filling! I could eat this for ANY meal!!!!

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Rachel@ {i love} my disorganized life May 8, 2014 - 1:11 pm

My kids love stuffing- I bet they would devour this!

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Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction May 8, 2014 - 12:51 pm

What a fun way to serve breakfast casserole!

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Lanie at The Vintage Cook May 8, 2014 - 12:22 pm

Oh your peppers look so fresh and fantastic, nice recipe!

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Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons May 8, 2014 - 11:12 am

I also made stuffed peppers with my mini peppers, but never would have thought to make a brunch version. This is so smart, and something different than the standard egg casseroles for brunch (although I like those too). Love this!

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Jane's Adventures in Dinner May 8, 2014 - 11:05 am

Great casserole with their own built-in containers.

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Joanne May 8, 2014 - 8:08 am

These are such cutie patooties!! They are like an inside-out omelet. :)

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spiffycookie May 8, 2014 - 8:56 am

Hah yea they are I didn’t even think of that! Thanks Joanne :-)

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