Slow Cooker Sausage Stuffed Peppers are the perfect combination of savory sausage, tender peppers, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheese. Cooking the peppers low and slow allows all the flavors to blend beautifully while creating a soft, juicy texture that makes every bite comforting and satisfying.

Using halved peppers instead of whole peppers makes this recipe even easier to prepare and serve. The open-faced style also allows more cheese and filling in every serving while helping the peppers cook evenly in the slow cooker.

Whether you need an easy weeknight dinner, meal prep idea, or cozy family meal, these sausage stuffed peppers deliver big flavor with minimal effort.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These slow cooker stuffed peppers are popular for many reasons:

• Easy to make in the crockpot
• Packed with rich Italian-style flavor
• Tender peppers with juicy sausage filling
• Perfect for meal prep and leftovers
• Customizable with rice, cheese, or vegetables
• Comfort food with simple ingredients

The slow cooker keeps the filling moist while softening the peppers perfectly without overcooking them.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Main Ingredients

• 4 large bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeds removed
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional Add-Ins

• Mushrooms
• Spinach
• Crushed red pepper flakes
• Fresh basil
• Cooked quinoa instead of rice

How to Make Slow Cooker Sausage Stuffed Peppers: