Mashed Potato Stuffed Bell Peppers

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I can't remember where this recipe originated from, but i do remember that it said it was good with corn on the cob, which is a good way to eat it. Think: cottage evenings, barbecues, a little jerk chicken...

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Steps

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Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

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Slice the tops off the peppers , just below the stem , to make a cup.

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Seed them , & remove the spines.

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Gently parboil peppers for about 5 minutes , remove& drain upside down.

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Saute onion& red pepper in oil until onions are soft.

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Add salt& pepper , chives , & mix into the mashed potatoes.

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Stuff the peppers.

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Stand peppers in a deep-sided casserole dish& pour the tomato sauce into the bottom.

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Bake at 350 degrees , covered , about 20 minutes.

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Uncover , & bake 5 minutes longer.

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Serve hot.

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Ingredients

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bell peppers, red onion, red pepper, olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, fresh chives, mashed potatoes, tomato sauce