Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

1 pound ground pork
½ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic
2 eggs
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried thyme
4 green bell peppers, thoroughly washed
Bottled hot sauce
Breadcrumbs
Shredded Parmesan

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375˚ F.

In a large skillet set over medium heat, brown the ground pork. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender then drain off grease. Add eggs, rice, tomatoes, basil, paprika, and thyme; stir to combine then set aside.

With a paring knife, carefully cut off the tops of the peppers then remove the veins and seeds from within. Stuff each pepper with the pork mixture. Top each pepper with a little bit of hot sauce and breadcrumbs, and about a tablespoon of shredded Parmesan. Bake for 45-50 minutes then serve while still hot. SERVES 4