Potato-Stuffed Peppers

Total Time
Prep/ Total Time: 30 min.

Updated on Sep. 22, 2022

For an eye-appealing twist on traditional mashed potatoes, serve this tempting side alongside ham, chicken or your favorite meat loaf.

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Potato-Stuffed Peppers

Yield: 8 servings
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 package (22 ounces) frozen mashed potatoes
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
  • Pepper to taste
  • 4 medium green or red sweet peppers
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Prepare potatoes with milk and butter according to package directions. Stir in dressing mix and season with pepper; set aside.
  2. Cut peppers in half lengthwise; do not remove the tops. Remove stems and seeds. Place in an ungreased microwave-safe 13x9-in. dish.
  3. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Spoon potatoes into pepper halves. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until peppers are tender. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika.
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