These Hawaiian Stuffed Peppers are a flavorful twist on the classic stuffed peppers recipe. Filled with a mixture of ground pork, pineapple, rice, and spices, these peppers are sure to be a hit at your next dinner party. The sweet and savory flavors perfectly complement each other for a unique and delicious dish.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 can of pineapple chunks, drained
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground pork over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in the cooked rice, pineapple chunks, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, and ground ginger.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill the bell peppers with the pork mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Top each pepper with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The combination of pineapple and teriyaki sauce gives these stuffed peppers a tropical flavor reminiscent of Hawaiian cuisine.
You can customize this recipe by adding other ingredients like chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or even diced ham.
Leftover Hawaiian Stuffed Peppers make a great lunch the next day!