Stuffed Bell Peppers with Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 24 oz. Reser’s Sensational Sides prepared mashed potatoes
• 1-1/3 lbs. lean ground beef (substitute ground poultry if desired)
• ¼ c. crispy onions (canned)
• 6 T fresh lemon juice
• 1.5 tsp. salt
• ¾ tsp. ground pepper
• ½ c. fresh finely chopped vegetables (parsley, green onion, zucchini; equal amounts)
• 15 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
• Saffron for color (optional)
• 1/3 c. medium cheddar cheese
• 4 medium-sized fresh bell peppers, cut in half to form bowl shape (remove seeds and core)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Brown ground beef in a medium skillet, drain
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cooked beef, juice, salt, pepper, vegetables, tomatoes
4. Arrange 8 half-peppers upright on a baking sheet
5. Fill peppers with mixture
6. Bake in 400°F oven for 30 minutes until peppers are tender
7. Sprinkle tops with cheddar cheese
8. Bake for 5 more minutes or until cheese melts

Yield: Serves a party of 8 or more