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Default I've never frozen stuffed peppers before, what works best?

On Mon, 27 Feb 2017 12:32:43 -0800 (PST), Nancy2
> wrote:

>Janet, I used to do this often. I cut the peppers in half, lengthwise, blanched them,
>stuffed them (cooked rice, cooked crumbled ground beef, spices to taste, some form
>of tomato sauce or diced tomatoes, some shredded cheese), sprinkled more shredded
>cheese on the surface of the stuffing. Then I baked them on a parchment or foil sheet
>at 350 until the stuffing was hot and the cheese melted. I cooled them for about an hour
>and then wrapped them in meal portions and froze. I thawed them in the fridge and heated
>them the same way I baked them adding some more shredded cheese on top. They are
>really good; now I want to make some again. ;-))
>
>N.


thank you, thank you. I just needed someone to give me a real life
experience. My Winco is currently carrying huge green and red bell
peppers at good price. $.69 for huge green ones. (regular price is
around .89 -.99) I thought to take advantage of that.
Janet US