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Turkey-Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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Not all stuffed peppers have ground beef and tomato sauce. Ground turkey and a white sauce give this variation wonderful down-home flavor and appeal. Julie Grose from Lompoc, California shares this recipe.

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2 Servings
Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

2 large green peppers, tops and seeds removed
1/2 pound ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped tomato
4 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
In a skillet, cook the turkey, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return turkey mixture to skillet. Stir in tomato and 2 tablespoons cheese; heat through. Spoon into peppers; sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Place in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until peppers are tender and filling is hot. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 499 calories, 35 g fat (17 g saturated fat), 131 mg cholesterol, 946 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 26 g protein.

Turkey-Stuffed Peppers published in Taste of Home August/September 2000, p10

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