Ham Stuffed Bell Peppers

another family favorite

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  red peppers, yellow
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can tomatoes, diced and drained
• 1  chopped onion
• 2  cups cooked rice
• 1 (4 1/2ounce) jar mushroom stems and pieces, drained
• 1  cup cooked ham
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese or 1  cup  any favorite cheese
•  hot pepper sauce (optional)

Directions

1. Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. Place juice from tomatoes in a small dish. Place peppers in a small roasting pan. Combine onions, rice, mushroom pieces, ham and tomatoes. Spoon into peppers. Pour over the juice from the tomatoes. Cover and bake 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over top and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.