Breakfast for 6
Breakfast Stuffed Peppers
Bell peppers hold thyme-seasoned squash, cheeses, and eggs, then bake in marinara sauce until tender and fully set.
Typical price
$6.85for 4 servings
$1.71 per serving$6.85 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: foodiecrush.com
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianLow-carbBudgetBreakfasts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 1.15 lb | $2.80Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.29Typical price |
| Cottage cheese or ricotta$0.17/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 6 | $1.80Typical price |
| Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.70Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.28 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 bell peppers
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 lb butternut squash
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- kosher salt
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- freshly ground black pepper
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Halve the peppers lengthwise, remove the seeds, and place them cut side up in the dish.
- Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion, garlic, and squash for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the thyme, brandy, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Spread the marinara around the peppers, fill them with the squash mixture, and top with the ricotta and feta.
- Crack two eggs into each pepper, then bake for 25 minutes until the eggs are firm.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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