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Stuffed Green Pepper Casserole

Published: Feb 1, 2018 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Sep 15, 2021 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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You either love them or you hate them. If you love green peppers, you will love this WW friendly Stuffed Green Pepper Casserole (@ 6 WW points per serving on the blue plan).

bowl of ww stuffed green pepper casserole in front of a orange casserole dish in background

But if you don't, you likely aren't reading this post anyway. However,  if it's your kid(s) that hate them, there is hope.

Jump to:
  • 💭 Top tip
  • 📖 Recipe Variations
  • 💭 Make Ahead, Storage, and Freezer Tips
  • 🍲Dutch ovens
  • ⭐ REVIEWS
  • 📋 Stuffed Green Pepper Casserole Recipe
  • 🥘 More Weight Watchers Recipes!

 

It took me 7 long years to get my kids to even consider eating onions, but it was worth every minute because I no longer have to listen to the whining and complaining when I cook with them.

💭 Top tip

My strategy was simple - put onions in everything and make the kids pick them out. Laziness will eventually prevail; that is human nature.

I really dislike those little baby corns that come in salads, but I'll often just eat them anyway because I am lazy and it's easier than picking them out. And if laziness doesn't prevail, then you know you have a die-hard hater on your hands and at least you can respect that. After all those years of offering green peppers, my daughter now loves them. She also now loves this bell pepper casserole. My son doesn't feel the green pepper love yet, but at least he will grudgingly eat them. He's too lazy to pick them out.

Stuffed green pepper casserole with instant rice - Foodmeanderings.com

📖 Recipe Variations

  • Make it even more WW friendly and low carb you can use Cauliflower Rice. Simply replace the rice with cauliflower rice.
  • I use low-fat melted cheese in this Unstuffed Pepper Casserole, which reduces the fat and calories and makes no difference in taste.
  • Use instant rice - it makes it so much faster to prepare.
  • Use ground turkey to lighten it up even further and make even more WW friendly!
  • Use red, orange or yellow peppers instead of green bell peppers if you truly have a die-hard hater on your hands.
bowl of ww stuffed green pepper casserole in front of a orange casserole dish in background

💭 Make Ahead, Storage, and Freezer Tips

  • To Make Ahead: Simply make the entire dish in advance, cool for 15 minutes, then refrigerate or freeze.
  • To Store in fridge: Place leftover casserole in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • To Reheat: You can reheat the casserole in a moderate oven (325- 350 degrees F/165- 175 C ) until warmed through (20-30 minutes). You can also rewarm this casserole in the microwave until warmed through (this what I usually do.)
  • To Freeze: Store leftovers in an airtight freezer-safe storage container in the freezer for up to 3 months. *I do not recommend freezing it if you are using cauliflower rice, as it does not freeze well.
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Do you love my cheerful orange casserole dish in the photos?

🍲Dutch ovens

It's actually a DUTCH OVEN. In fact, it's my very first Dutch oven! Now I'm wondering where it's been all my life only wishing I had bought one years ago. I love that Dutch ovens brown food on the sides when you are cooking on the stove top and then go straight to the oven. They are made of cast iron, then coated, so they also retain heat really well. They are heavy and last forever. BUT if you buy a color coated one (and why wouldn't you?!) just make sure you are very careful with it - the color can chip off pretty easily. You can learn more about the joys of cooking with Dutch ovens HERE! (and see my Amazon recommendations in NOTES)

So if you are looking for a healthy, easy, delicious and Weight Watchers friendly Stuffed Pepper Casserole, then give this one a try!

You may also like this Weight Watchers Casserole: Healthy Turkey Shepherd's Pie

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📋 Stuffed Green Pepper Casserole Recipe

This simple and delicious healthy and gluten-free Weight Watchers friendly Stuffed green pepper casserole, made with instant rice and lean ground beef is smothered in gooey melted cheese (low-fat), is easy to make and requires no stuffing! It can be made ahead and frozen for a quick weeknight meal. 6 WW points per serving on the blue plan.
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine North American
Keyword casserole, green pepper casserole, stuffed peppers
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 226kcal
Author Adapted from:"Five Minutes for Mommy's" Cheesy Stuffed Green Pepper Casserole (which I found at Mostly Homemade Mom)
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked instant brown rice * I use Minute Rice
  • 1 -lb extra lean ground beef
  • 3-4 large green peppers , diced
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 -29 oz can diced tomatoes , drained
  • 1 -14 oz can corn , drained
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 -10 oz can mushrooms
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups low-fat shredded cheddar sharp cheese *
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef and onion in a large stock pot or dutch oven, then drain. You could also use a frying pan.
  • Boil chopped green peppers in water until soft (10-15 minutes). Drain. You could also cook them for about 5 minutes in the microwave. Cook rice in separate pot. * I use brown minute rice to make it quicker
  • Mix cooked rice, green pepper, ground beef and remaining ingredients (except cheese) together in stock pot, dutch oven or oven safe casserole dish.
  •  Top with shredded cheese.Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Then turn it up to 500 degrees F and broil for 1-2 minutes until cheese is lightly brown and bubbly. Serve hot.

Notes

📖 Recipe Variations
  • To Make it even more WW friendly and low carb you can use Cauliflower Rice. Simply replace the rice with cauliflower rice
  • I use low-fat melted cheese in this Unstuffed Pepper Casserole, which reduces the fat and calories and makes no difference in taste.
  • Use instant rice - it make this recipe so much faster to prepare.
  • Use ground turkey to lighten it up even further and make even more WW friendly!
💭 Make Ahead, Storage, and Freezer Tips
  • To Make Ahea: Simply make the entire dish in advance, cool for 15 minutes, then refrigerate or freeze.
  • To Store in fridge: Place leftover casserole in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • To Reheat: You can reheat the casserole in a moderate oven (325- 350 degrees F/165- 175 C ) until warmed through (20-30 minutes). You can also rewarm this casserole in the microwave until warmed through (this what I usually do.)
  • To Freeze: Store leftovers in an airtight freezer-safe storage container in the freezer for up to 3 months. *I do not recommend freezing it if you are using cauliflower rice, as it does not freeze well.
So, if you are in the market for a delicious and healthy casserole that's also Weight Watchers friendly that can be made ahead and frozen for a quick weeknight meal, then you should try this casserole. It's so good that it can even turn a hardcore hater into a green pepper fan!
If you are looking for a dutch oven, here are my Amazon recommendations (affiliate links)

 
Nutrition Facts
📋 Stuffed Green Pepper Casserole Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 388mg17%
Potassium 383mg11%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 300IU6%
Vitamin C 30.3mg37%
Calcium 115mg12%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 388mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 30.3mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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Comments

  1. Jhuls

    May 29, 2016 at 1:58 am

    This sounds like a perfect dish! 😀

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      May 29, 2016 at 6:42 am

      Thanks- yes, it's easy and tasty! I hope you enjoy...

      Reply
  2. thefoodblognet

    June 10, 2016 at 1:47 pm

    This is making me hungry! Thanks for posting!

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      June 10, 2016 at 2:15 pm

      Yes, it's pretty hearty!

      Reply
  3. janet @ the taste space

    June 10, 2016 at 5:15 pm

    7 years. You are persistent. Or lazier than your kids. Love it. 🙂

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      June 10, 2016 at 6:50 pm

      Haha, I think it's a bit of both!

      Reply
  4. Mike Lafleur

    June 09, 2017 at 9:22 am

    We gave this a try the other night and found it to be very healthy and delicious. Simple to make, which for us, is a great benefit, it means more time focused on other activities!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      June 09, 2017 at 9:33 am

      I am so glad you guys liked it, Mike! I love that I don't have to stand there stuffing peppers. I can just chop them up and throw them in.
      thanks!

      Reply
  5. Megan

    July 17, 2019 at 6:51 am

    Did you cook it ahead of time then freeze or dump all of the ingredients in a freezer bag and freeze for a make ahead meal?

    Planning freezer meals before baby 🙂

    Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      July 17, 2019 at 7:16 am

      Hi Megan: Yes, I cook the entire thing ahead, then freeze it in a big plastic tupperware container, defrost, heat and eat. Sometimes I portion it out inot smaller containers for lunches at work. Good luck with baby!
      Terri

      Reply

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