Smokey Turkey Sausage Stuffed Peppers

We try to have weekly get togethers with our neighbors, and we each take turns cooking. This week was our turn to make the entree, and I was craving these delicious stuffed peppers from a recipe Momma Denise padded along to me- so here we go!

Smokey Turkey Sausage Stuffed Peppers

What You'll Need:
6 Large Bell Peppers {variety of colors}
12oz. Hot Turkey Sausage
1 1/2 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
1- 28oz Can Whole Tomatoes
2 Cups Instant Brown Rice
1 Cup Chopped Fresh Basil
2 Cloves Garlic
Salt & Pepper to Taste
1 Cup Finely Shredded Smoked Cheese {I prefer Smoked Gouda}

Cut off tops of peppers and clean out insides from seeds, see below:

Cook sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.  Stir in tomatoes (smooch them up with your fingers and you could probably add a little of the sauce in the can) Stir in broth and minced garlic, salt and pepper.  Add rice, reduce heat and cover to simmer about 5 minutes max.

Remove from heat and let stand, covered, until the rice absorbs the remaining liquid, about 5 minutes.  Stir basil and half the cheese into the rice mixture. 

Divide the filling among the peppers, and then top with the remaining cheese.

Pour a little chicken broth in bottom of pan and cover. Bake 45-55 minutes at 400 then uncover and cook and additional 15 minutes.

Enjoy :)