Spiced Boudin-Stuffed Bell Peppers with Creole Rice
Bell peppers stuffed with smoky Cajun boudin sausage and spicy Creole rice, baked to tender perfection and topped with melted cheese. This caribbean-inspired one pot ready in about 70 minutes pairs long-grain white rice, chicken broth, small, finely chopped onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, casing removed and crumbled boudin sausage
- 4 large, tops cut off and seeded bell peppers
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 small, finely chopped onion
- 1, finely chopped celery stalk
- 1/2, finely chopped green bell pepper
- 2, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish large enough for 4 bell peppers.
- Step 2: In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat; add 1 small finely chopped onion, 1 finely chopped celery stalk, 1/2 finely chopped green bell pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 cup long-grain white rice and 1 tbsp Creole seasoning, coating rice with vegetables and spices; add 2 cups chicken broth and 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, bring to a boil.
- Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer rice for 18 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Step 5: Remove rice from heat and gently fold in 12 oz crumbled boudin sausage; season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Step 6: Stuff each of the 4 large seeded bell peppers with the boudin and rice mixture, packing tightly.
- Step 7: Place stuffed peppers upright in the prepared baking dish; cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Step 8: Remove foil, sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tops, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Step 9: Let cool slightly before serving for flavors to meld.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Boudin-Stuffed Bell Peppers with Creole Rice take to make?
Total time is about 70 minutes (20 min prep + 50 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Spiced Boudin-Stuffed Bell Peppers with Creole Rice?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep long-grain white rice from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Boudin-Stuffed Bell Peppers with Creole Rice?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spiced Boudin-Stuffed Bell Peppers with Creole Rice for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spiced Boudin-Stuffed Bell Peppers with Creole Rice?
Caribbean one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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