These cheesy gluten-free stuffed peppers are a simple and satisfying dinner with big flavor in every bite. The peppers roast and become soft and tender while the savory filling cooks with a melty layer of gooey cheese. Best of all, this cozy meal is ready in just 30 minutes. It’s perfect for busy nights when you want something hearty and homemade.
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Why we love making this easy dinner recipe:
- You will love this gluten-free stuffed pepper recipe because stuffed peppers are quick and easy to make.
- You can make them ahead and bake them when you are ready to have them for dinner!
- Dinner can be ready in under 30 minutes!
- Ground turkey is often much cheaper than ground beef, so this is a great recipe if you stick to a gluten free budget.
- Ground turkey is also healthier and low-fat, and kids love the flavor.
This recipe is like my turkey meatloaf! We take dinner seriously here, so if you need more dinner inspiration, check out some of these gluten free dinner recipes.
I am thrilled that you used turkey instead of beef or other meat because it gives such
hannah, blog comment
flavor and I love it! Sundried tomatoes are a bonus and it sold the recipe! 😀
Great one! I would eat it every day, a great mix of veggies and meat.
Allergen Information:
This ground turkey stuffed pepper recipe is gluten-free, nut-free, egg-free, and soy-free. Make it dairy-free by using vegan cheese.
Ingredient Notes:
For the full list of ingredients and amounts, please go to the recipe card below.
- Ground Meat – I used ground turkey, but you can also use ground beef, pork, or chicken!
- Bell Peppers – These are the vessels that hold your meat! Use any color you can find. Red, yellow, and orange bell peppers are a little sweeter than green peppers. Mr. Fearless Dining loves stuffed green peppers better, but the kids like sweeter yellow and red peppers :-).
- Gluten Free Bread Crumbs or Panko – Either works well or get creative and try smooshed gluten free pretzels! You can also make homemade Gluten Free Bread Crumbs.
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes – I love Trader Joe’s in the olive oil. Make sure the ones you use are not too tough.
- Shredded Cheese – I used a Mexican blend, but you can use cheddar or mozzarella.
If you love bell pepper flavor, try this Unstuffed Pepper Soup recipe.
Step-By-Step Photos and Directions:
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Step 1: Wash your bell peppers. With a sharp knife, cut around the stem, about one inch away from the stem. Lift the top off and pull out the seeds to hollow the inside. The other option is to cut the pepper in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and stem from the halves.
Step 2: Make the meat filling. Add ground turkey, egg, gluten free panko, scallions, cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes to a large
Step 3: This is a photo of the mixed meat filling.
Step 4: Add a large spoon to the gluten-free meat mixture to the bell peppers. Fill each pepper up.
Step 5: Sprinkle more shredded cheese on top of each pepper. Place in an 8×8 dish if you are making four whole stuffed peppers, as I did, or use a 9×13 baking dish if you cut your peppers in half.
Step 6: Place the gluten-free stuffed peppers in a baking pan in the oven and bake them at 375º F for 30-35 minutes. The peppers’ size determines how long your recipe will need to bake. If your bell peppers are tall, you will need to bake them for longer.
A good way to test to see if the peppers are done baking is to insert a digital meat thermometer into each pepper. The internal temperature should be 165º F if you are making turkey or 160º F if you use ground beef.
What kind of gluten free panko is best?
There are several great gluten free panko brands out there. Ian’s, 4C, and Kikkoman both make gluten free ones.
👀 Sandi Says: If you can’t find gluten free panko, you can use regular gluten free breadcrumbs or make these gluten free bread crumbs from scratch.
Frequently Asked Questions
In this stuffed pepper recipe, you can use any ground meat you like, such as ground beef, bison, pork, or chicken.
For this recipe, you do not have to brown the meat before stuffing the peppers. In fact, the flavors all blend while cooking together, and it is much better if you cook the meat inside the bell peppers.
I am all for easy. Blanching involves dropping the peppers into boiling water, and that is an extra step that is not needed for this recipe.
You can easily make these stuffed peppers gluten free by using dairy-free cheese. I like using VioLife or Daiya brands of dairy-free cheese.
If you want a little spicer twist, why not try this recipe like this stuffed poblano peppers recipe. If you are in a hurry, these air fryer stuffed peppers are quick and easy.
More Kid-Friendly Dinner Recipes:
Here are some of our family’s favorite gluten free dinner recipes.
- This homemade gluten-free fried chicken recipe is one of the most popular on the blog, and for a good reason: it is crisp and delicious.
- This mild Gluten Free Curried Chicken Pot Pie is a big hit for dinner.
- Kids love this delicious cheesy Gluten Free Ziti Casserole. It is just like lasagna but with pasta.
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Gluten Free Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375º F.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground turkey, 2 tablespoons sun dried tomatoes in olive oil, 1/4 cup Mexican blend or cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup gluten free panko, 1/3 cup chopped scallions, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon black ground pepper, and 1/3 cup fresh cilantro. (Everything except the peppers.)
- Wash 4 bell peppers. Use a knife to carefully remove the tops and remove the seeds. You can also cut the peppers in half and remove the seeds if you prefer.
- Scoop stuffing into each pepper then top with more cheese.
- Put in a baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes until done. Baking time will vary by the size and depth of the peppers.
- Use a meat thermometer to test the internal temperature. For ground turkey or chicken fillings, you want the internal temperature to be 165º F. For ground beef the internal temperature should read 160º F.
Nutrition
Notes
- You can use any ground meat for this stuffed peppers recipe. We have used ground beef, pork, and chicken.
- You can use any color bell pepper. Red, orange, and yellow peppers tend to be sweeter than green peppers.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, use dairy-free cheese like Daiya.
- You can use gluten free panko, bread crumbs, or something fun like crushed pretzels or corn tortilla chips. You can also make your own gluten free bread crumbs.
- You do not have to blanch the peppers before stuffing them.
- Test the peppers to see if they are done baking by inserting a meat thermometer into a pepper. If the pepper is 165º F, your peppers are finished baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutritional Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.
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(*This recipe was updated from an older March 2015 post.)
Trying not to heat up my kitchen this summer. Do you think you could microwave these?
Hi Nancy, That is a great question, but I really don’t know the answer. Do you have an air fryer? You can cook these in that to prevent heating the house. Or a toaster oven.