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The Dire Mistake That's Making Your Stuffed Peppers Fall Apart
By Ariana DiValentino
Stuffed peppers are a simple, crowd-pleasing dish, but some people may imagine a mushy mess of overcooked vegetables and hard, undercooked filling spilling out onto the plate.
Regardless of the type of pepper you use, stuffed peppers can go awry if you pre-cook them. Many recipes say to boil or bake the peppers before stuffing and baking them again.
Pre-softening them to some degree isn't a bad thing, but it's easy to overdo and end up with a mushy mess. It's best to let the peppers pre-cook for a short time at a high heat.
Some recipes recommend submerging the peppers in boiling water for up to 15 minutes. Consider eliminating this step or boiling or blanching the peppers for just a few minutes.
Alternatively, you could roast the peppers before stuffing them. Cut them in half and remove the seeds, lightly oil a baking sheet, and place them open-side down.
Cook them on high heat for ten minutes or so, then flip them over and roast for another five. This gets them soft without becoming soggy after another 30-45 minutes in the oven.