Peppers Recipes

These recipes with peppers, including bell peppers, serrano peppers, banana peppers and a mix of types, will satisfy any sizzlin’ craving of yours. Expect to use up all the peppers in your fridge—and still want more!

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    Meat Lover’s Pizza Bake

    7 reviews

    Carol Oakes from Sturgis, Michigan shares this yummy pizza casserole that's hearty with ground beef and pepperoni. Instead of a...


    One-Pot Stuffed Pepper Dinner

    11 reviews

    Thick like chili and with plenty of stuffed pepper flavor, this dish will
    warm you up on chilly days....


    Red Pepper Onion Relish

    1 review

    “This relish makes the most of sweet red peppers and tangy, caramelized onions,” notes field editor Trisha Kruse of Eagle,...


    Vegetable Barley Bake

    1 review

    Forget the potatoes and rice, and consider this change-of-pace dinner accompaniment. Wholesome barley makes for a heart-smart dish that complements...


    Roasted Red Pepper Soup

    14 reviews

    Use jars of roasted and marinated peppers as a speedy shortcut to smoky, creamy roasted red pepper soup.


    Venison Chili con Carne

    Kim Vaughn of Hampton, Virginia shares this thick, spicy chili that’s served over rice. “The venison is tender, and the...


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    Vegetarian Chili

    5 reviews

    Our vegetarian chili recipe has it all: two kinds of hearty beans, chunky tomatoes, corn, chiles and lots of spices....


    Sweet Pepper Rice

    This tasty, colorful side dish is a lovely complement to many entrees. The peppers and rice make a nice texture,...

    Armadillo Eggs

    3 reviews

    The crust is crispy, and the peppers give this armadillo eggs recipe a nice zesty flavor. —Peggy Campbell, Welch, Texas


    Balsamic Chicken and Peppers

    2 reviews

    Valerie Moore of Olathe, Kansas likes using a colorful blend of peppers to brighten her skillet specialty—and a little balsamic...


    Spicy Slow-Cooked Chili

    6 reviews

    I love that I can put the ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it for a few hours....


    Moist Jalapeno Cornbread

    3 reviews

    After many years of experimenting, I developed this recipe for cornbread. It has become a favorite with my family and...


    Chinese Pepper Steak

    1 review

    My husband enjoys Chinese food, and he's my test kitchen judge. Thus far, there aren't many dishes he doesn't care...


    Sweet Pepper Chicken

    3 reviews

    Sweet red and green pepper strips add attractive color to this delicious chicken from Ann Johnson. "Put it in the...


    Olive and Red Pepper Linguine

    2 reviews

    With 16 grandchildren, I find that someone is always hungry. This is a quick dish to fix. I sometimes serve...


    Italian Chicken Chili

    1 review

    Though the list of ingredients may seem long, this recipe from Genise Krause of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin takes just 20...


    Chiles Rellenos Quiche

    13 reviews

    To me, nothing sparks up a meal more than the smoky flavor of roasted green chiles. This is a quick...

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    Easy Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos

    23 reviews

    A few years ago, I saw a man in the grocery store buying a big bag of jalapeno peppers. I...


    Salmon Bisque

    3 reviews

    Nutrition experts recommend 2 fish meals per week. This soup recipe from Barbara Parks of Renton, Washington is a tempting...


    Yellow Squash and Peppers

    3 reviews

    Anna Stodolak sends her quick veggie side dish that's sure to perk up any dinner. Anna uses fresh yellow squash...


    Beefy Red Pepper Pasta

    3 reviews

    Chock-full of veggies and gooey with cheese, this hearty one-dish meal will warm the whole family to their toes! Pureed...


    Roasted Peppers and Cauliflower

    2 reviews

    Caramelization really enhances the flavors in this easy side dish. The seasoned, roasted peppers and cauliflower are just right with...


    Smoked Sausage-Stuffed Peppers

    1 review

    This recipe evolved over time. It draws heavily on a stuffed pepper recipe passed on to me by my mother...

    Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers

    8 reviews

    “These peppers stuffed with quinoa taste yummy,” Anna Engle proclaims from Streetsboro, Ohio. “My family and I enjoy them regularly,...


    Stuffed Green Pepper Soup

    5 reviews

    My husband and I first tasted this soup in a restaurant and loved it. I’m diabetic, so I came up...


    Homemade Vegetarian Chili

    “I downsized the yield but not the flavor of my favorite vegetarian chili,” says Susan Wright, Yarmouth, Maine. Use leftovers...


    Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Sauce

    2 reviews

    Don't forget to have lemons on hand so you and your guests can squeeze some fresh lemon juice over these...


    Italian Broccoli with Peppers

    8 reviews

    This healthy side dish goes with just about anything. And for a satisfying meal, we like it over pasta or...


    Colorful Pepper Frittata

    1 review

    Our taste testers loved this fluffy breakfast packed with three kinds of bright sweet peppers and minced fresh basil. It’s...