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Cheesy Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

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If you are looking for a healthy dinner idea, these cheesy ground turkey stuffed peppers are worth a try. You will love that this simple stuffed peppers recipe is ready in just 30 minutes!

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a yellow pepper stuffed with ground turkey and cheese on a white plate

 Tonight stuffed peppers are on the menu!!

I am trying to find new and healthy ways to use ground turkey. My family is tired of turkey burgers. I am hoping they will like this healthy turkey stuffed peppers recipe. This recipe is like meatloaf baked in a pepper!

Yup, I have made one too many gluten free burgers lately and my family is ready to boycott them. Luckily, I have these beautiful organic bell peppers I need to use up. Stuffed peppers are quick and easy to make.

How to make stuffed bell peppers:

sundried tomatoes in a jar

The star of this recipe is sun-dried tomatoes from Trader Joe’s. I love that these are packed in olive oil so they stay nice and soft. If you can’t find sun-dried tomatoes, feel free to omit this ingredient.

ground turkey stuffed pepper stuffing ingredients in a bowl

Add ground turkey, egg, gluten free panko, scallions, cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes to a large bowl.

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. If you can’t find gluten free panko, you can use regular gluten free breadcrumbs or Trader Joe’s Rice Crumbs instead.

Can you make this stuffed peppers recipe with other meats?

You can use any ground meat you like in this stuffed pepper recipe. You can use ground beef, ground bison, ground pork, or ground chicken meat. 

ground turkey ingredients in a bowl

This stuffing is ready to go into the peppers.

Do you have to brown the meat before stuffing the peppers?

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.

ground turkey stuffed peppers ready to bake

Pop the peppers in the oven and bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes. The size of the peppers really determines how long your recipe will need to bake. If your bell peppers are tall, you will need to bake them for longer

Do you have to blanch the peppers before baking?

I am all for easy. Blanching involved dropping the peppers into boiling water and that is an extra step that is not needed for this recipe.

What can I serve with stuffed peppers?

Most side dishes would work well with stuffed peppers. Here are a few of my favorite gluten free side dish recipes:

Side Dishes to Go With Stuffed Peppers

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Brussels sprouts never tasted so good! Bacon makes this hard to resist.

Bacon Ricotta Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

This bacon ricotta scalloped potato recipe makes a kid-friendly side that is easy to make.

top view of a ground turkey stuffed yellow pepper

If you want a little spicer twist, why not try this recipe as in this stuffed poblano peppers recipe?

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Tools you need to make this recipe:

  1. An 8×8 baking pan.
  2. Gluten Free Panko.
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Cheesy Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Cheesy Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

An easy ground turkey Stuffed peppers recipe that is perfect for dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground organic turkey, breast meat is leanest
  • 4 bell peppers, top and seeds removed
  • 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 salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients (except peppers.)
  3. Wash peppers, remove the tops, and remove the seeds.
  4. Scoop stuffing into each pepper then top with more cheese.
  5. Put in a baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes until done.

Notes

You can use any ground meat for this stuffed peppers recipe.

To make this recipe dairy-free, use dairy-free cheese like Daiya.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 386Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 632mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 44g
**If your gluten free flour blend doesn't include Xanthan Gum, please add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon! **Please note this nutrition information is calculated by a recipe plugin and is an estimate based on the ingredients used in this recipe.
© Sandi Gaertner
Cuisine: American / Category: Meal Recipes

(*This recipe was updated from an older March 2015 post.)

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  1. Darlene @ Dip Recipe Creations

    I love my ground beef, but really need to give ground turkey another try in something like this. These look great. Oh and I love Trader Joe’s sun dried tomatoes too!

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  4. Molly Kumar

    These look so delicious n hearty Sandi. I love turkey and this would be a great addition to the regular pepper fillings we do. I’ve to try them soon now.

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  6. Hannah

    I am thrilled that you used turkey instead of beef or other meat because it gives such 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.

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  8. Janette@culinaryginger

    I love stuffed peppers and what I’m loving even more is the sun dried tomatoes, I need to try this recipe soon.

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  10. Nicole Neverman

    These stuffed peppers sound really delicious! I love the sound of the turkey filling, and that cheese on top looks so inviting!

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  14. Linda (Meal Planning Maven)

    My hubbie and i adore making all kinds of stuffed peppers and yours look amazing! And of course I love that they are gluten-free!

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  16. Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen)

    I love anything stuffed in a bell pepper. The possibilities are endless, and can be served on a weeknight or dressed up for company. I love that kind of versatility! This looks like a recipe to put on my list!

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  17. Anne-Marie @ This Mama Cooks! On a Diet

    I just bought a bunch of gluten free panko to experiment with! So I’ll keep your recipe in mind!

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  18. Jenny (VintageSugarcube)

    I have never made stuffed peppers, but I loooove them. I guess I assumed they were too much work. Your look fab and not to terribly difficult. I’m swooning over the idea of using ground turkey in lieu of beef. Kudos!

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