I decided to try stuffed-pepper recipes from Ree Drummond, Giada De Laurentiis ... I also precooked my stuffing with the remaining ingredients. I sautéed the chopped onions, peppers, garlic ...
Gaines also adds interesting ingredients like heavy cream and mushrooms to her stuffing. The Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond's recipe calls for three different types of bread, including homemade cornbread.