Ingredients:
4 oz bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
1 small onion, diced (optional)
2 cloves garlic, chopped (optional)
4 oz pepperoni, sliced
1/4 cup black olives, sliced (optional)
2 cups pizza sauce (or marinara sauce)
4 large bell peppers, cut in half, seeds removed
2 cups mozzarella, shredded
Instructions:
Prepare the Meats:
In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain and set aside.
In the same skillet, cook the Italian sausage and optional diced onion, breaking the sausage into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Add the chopped garlic to the sausage mixture and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Remove from heat.
Cook the Pepperoni (Optional):
In a separate pan, cook the sliced pepperoni for a minute or two to crisp it up. Set aside.
Mix the Filling:
In a large bowl, mix together the cooked bacon, sausage, pepperoni, olives (if using), and half of the pizza sauce.
Stuff the Peppers:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200
