Bob's Stuffed Banana Peppers

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This is an awesome recipe that i found on the internet and then again when cleaning out my recipe files a year later. sure glad i found it!!

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Steps

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Cut tops off the peppers , and remove ribs and seeds.

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Chop edible portions of tops.

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Set aside.

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

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Add peppers , reduce heat , and simmer until tender but still firm , about 5 minutes.

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Drain and set aside.

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Heat butter in a medium skillet.

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Saute reserved chopped pepper , onion and celery until tender , 3 to 5 minutes.

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Stir in crushed tomatoes , tomato sauce and garlic.

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Season with basil , oregano , 1 1 / 2 teaspoons salt and 1 / 4 teaspoon pepper.

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Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.

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Preheat oven to 350f.

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Meanwhile , in a large mixing bowl , combine 1 teaspoon salt , 1 / 4 teaspoon pepper , worcestershire sauce and parmesan.

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Mix in hot sausage , mild sausage , bread crumbs and 1 cup of the tomato sauce mixture.

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Using a piping bag or sausage stuffer , fill each pepper with the meat mixture.

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Please in a 3 quart casserole dish and pour remaining tomato sauce mixture over peppers.

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Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 1 hour.

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You can al.

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Ingredients

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banana peppers, butter, onion, celery, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic cloves, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, ground black pepper, egg, worcestershire sauce, parmesan cheese, hot italian sausage, bulk italian sausage, breadcrumbs