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Cheesy Green Pepper Bake

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Posted:6/18/21
Updated:9/10/21
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This Green Pepper Cheese Bake is a garden vegetable delight. Made with green bell peppers, tomatoes, corn, spinach, cream, cheese, and eggs, this comforting casserole makes for a delicious vegetarian side dish or main meal.

green pepper casserole in baking dish on red table background.

Vegetarian bell pepper casserole

There’s something so hearty and comforting about a stuffed pepper. Tender veggies, cheeses, and grains stuffed into a garden fresh bell pepper makes for a perfect and filling main dish or side. They’re extremely flexible too!

fresh green peppers in dish on table.

This Green Pepper Cheese Bake casserole lands somewhere between a deconstructed stuffed pepper and a cheesy omelet. Instead of being lumped into one category, this recipe is made with the best features of stuffed peppers and omelets, and can be enjoyed at any time of day!

creamy pepper bake on plate.

My cheesy pepper bake is made with layers of green bell peppers, sauteed veggies, shredded cheese, eggs, and cream. Once it’s done baking to golden brown perfection, you can serve a scoop of the finished casserole with garlic knots for dinner, on the side of quinoa burgers, or with toast and fruit salad at brunch.

Make it just the way you like with more vegetables added in or swap the existing ingredients for your favorites. It’s truly a vegetarian and gluten free delight you can make any way you want!

How to make an unstuffed pepper bake

This simple pepper bake is much easier than making stuffed peppers. Instead of making a filling and carefully stuffing them into bell peppers, all you have to do is pile everything into a casserole dish. It’s the best way to get a good dose of veggies in every bite!

Follow the steps to put this creamy comfort food together:

Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat before sauteeing the tomatoes, spinach, and corn. If you don’t have fresh corn you can substitute canned or frozen corn. Don’t love spinach? You can also use baby kale or even arugula.

corn, tomatoes and spinach in skillet.

Assemble the pepper bake by adding green peppers to a baking dish, followed by the tomato mixture and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix to fully combine all these veggies.

Whisk the cream (or milk), eggs, and seasonings together in a bowl. Pour the mixture over the top of the casserole. 

Bake uncovered for 10 minutes, then lower the heat and continue baking for another 25 minutes. When it’s done, the peppers should be fork tender and the cheese fully melted.

baked cheesy green pepper casserole in blue baking dish on table.

What to serve with a cheesy pepper bake

Make this creamy casserole the centerpiece at dinner! It pairs so nicely with moist buttermilk cornbread and jalapeno buttermilk biscuits on the side. Otherwise, serve it as a vegetable-packed side dish next to spare ribs, meatloaf, or chicken as the main.

If you’re not vegetarian, feel free to add in your favorite meats to bump up the protein. I like adding shredded roasted chicken or leftover Salisbury steak into the mix. You can even stir in a can of chickpeas or white beans for more protein and fiber. 

slices of green peppers on top of baked casserole in baking dish.

Making ahead, freezing, and reheating

Making ahead: Once the casserole is assembled, cover the dish with plastic or foil and keep it in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Freezing: Freezing a dish with peppers and vegetables with high water content can be tricky and the results won’t be as good as freshly baked, but it can be done! Once the baked casserole is fully cooled, transfer it to an airtight container and freeze for up to 1 month. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight before baking. It will release a lot of water as it thaws, so be sure to drain as much liquid as possible before reheating. 

Reheating: Preheat the oven to 350ºF and add the pepper bake to an oven-safe dish. You may need to add additional cheese, especially if it’s been thawed. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes uncovered or until the dish is fully warmed through.

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This Green Pepper Cheese Bake is a garden vegetable delight. Made with green bell peppers, tomatoes, corn, spinach, cream, cheese, and eggs, this comforting casserole makes for a delicious vegetarian side dish or main meal.
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This Green Pepper Cheese Bake is a garden vegetable delight. Made with green bell peppers, tomatoes, corn, spinach, cream, cheese, and eggs, this comforting casserole makes for a delicious vegetarian side dish or main meal.
serves 6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • 2 pounds green peppers cut up into bite size pieces
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • pinch salt + pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium high heat. Once butter is melted add tomatoes, corn and spinach, stirring to coat all in butter. Continue heating for 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
  • Spray a 11×9 baking dish with nonstick spray. Place green peppers on the bottom of baking dish.
  • Add tomato, corn and spinach mixture on top of peppers, along with shredded cheese. Stir to fully combine all ingredients.
  • In a medium sized bowl beat eggs, heavy cream and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Pour egg mixture on top of the ingredients in baking dish.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, and then reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 25 additional minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:American
Keyword:green pepper casserole, pepper bake
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  1. A Miller says

    December 9, 2020 at 11:13 am

    Soooo good! Super easy!! I was afraid that with 2 lbs. of peppers that would be all you tasted, but totally not the case! My kids devoured it! I did add bit more cheese- but I do that to everything 🙂 Served over rice. Thanks for this recipe-had a ton of peppers to use up and this was just right! Yum!

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  2. tricia says

    June 25, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    what size dish?

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    • Pamela says

      June 25, 2014 at 1:43 pm

      I used a 8″ baking dish for this recipe.

      Reply
  3. Marie @ Little Kitchie says

    September 21, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    Looks AMAZING!!!

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    • Pamela says

      September 21, 2013 at 8:14 pm

      Thanks Marie!

      Reply
  4. Bam's Kitchen says

    September 4, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    What a great way to celebrate all the end of the year harvest veggies and only have one dish to clean! Creamy and delicious! Take Care, BAM

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    • Pamela says

      September 6, 2013 at 12:28 am

      Thanks! It’s a great dish to throw all your harvest in!

      Reply
  5. Pure Complex says

    September 4, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    This looks divine!! Oh my goodness.. Okay I’m drooling. I have to make this.

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    • Pamela says

      September 6, 2013 at 12:22 am

      Thank you! One of my favorite bakes!

      Reply
  6. Archana @ FeedingTheFoodie says

    September 3, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    I still watch full house re-runs. Even those greek yogurt commercials just to oggle at John Stamos!
    Summer veggies and cheese – baked – there isn’t a better dish in my book. I love the idea! I think baking a vegetable dish really makes it a little special.

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    • Pamela says

      September 6, 2013 at 12:11 am

      Thanks Archana! I agree, he’s pretty easy on the eyes! 🙂

      Reply
  7. [email protected] says

    September 3, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    Gosh, green peppers and cheese, this looks so delicious!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 3, 2013 at 9:55 pm

      Aren’t they just the best combination? Thanks Nik!

      Reply
  8. [email protected] says

    September 2, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    This looks delicious with all of that fresh, delicious produce smothered in cheese! Have mercy, indeed.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 2, 2013 at 11:20 pm

      Hahaha, indeed! Thanks for stopping by Marcie! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Mr. & Mrs. P says

    September 2, 2013 at 4:37 pm

    Love all the veggies in this dish!! They are the star of the show!

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    • Pamela says

      September 2, 2013 at 11:19 pm

      Thanks guys!

      Reply
  10. Abbie @ Needs Salt says

    September 2, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    Wow, this dish is stunning! I love how many vegetables are in there! It looks fabulous.
    Green peppers are awesome, aren’t they? I used to hate them. But now I love them with every fiber of my being. haha. x)
    We’ve been totally bombarded with green peppers this year from out garden.. they grew so big and beautiful, I had to say to my Mom, “These look like peppers from Mexico!” (haha. Can’t get over the size of foreign produce. it’s a tad creepy.)
    Again, this bake looks outstanding! Pinning! 🙂

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    • Pamela says

      September 2, 2013 at 11:17 pm

      Thanks Abbie! I totally hear you on green pepper love.. I’m trying to come up with more recipes in the next few weeks to use our overabundance of garden peppers.. stay tuned for more recipes!

      Reply
  11. [email protected] says

    September 2, 2013 at 10:44 am

    Yep! I want to marry it too! Love all the fresh veggies. Veggies only get better when covered in cream and cheese! 🙂

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    • Pamela says

      September 2, 2013 at 11:16 pm

      Hahaha, agreed… cream and cheese make life better! 🙂

      Reply
  12. jackie @ Marin mama cooks says

    September 2, 2013 at 10:39 am

    Girl! I’m loving the looks of this pasta bake as well. I’m loving all that cheesy goodness and those veggies inside as well. OK, where did you make that awesome collage of the step-by-step photos. I so need to do that. What photo editing did you use? xoxo, Jackie

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    • Pamela says

      September 2, 2013 at 11:16 pm

      Thanks Jackie! It’s full of vegetables and cheese.. does it get better than that? It’s practically healthy! 😉 I used Photoshop for the collage. Have a great week!

      Reply
  13. Joanne says

    September 2, 2013 at 8:01 am

    You don’t have to ask me twice! Peppers and cheese…I am SO into it!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 2, 2013 at 11:15 pm

      I hear you, they go together so well in my mind!

      Reply
  14. Samina | The Cupcake Confession says

    September 2, 2013 at 4:51 am

    haha!! 2 minutes of Uncle Jesse’s Have Mercy!!!
    THISSSSS GREEN PEPPER CHEESE BAKE IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO AWESOME! It looks cheesy and gooey and the corn and tomatoes and spincach! Ohhhh HAVE MERCY!!! yummmmmmmmm!!!

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    • Pamela says

      September 2, 2013 at 11:14 pm

      Isn’t it the best video? I could just watch it looped all day long! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Monet says

    September 1, 2013 at 11:22 pm

    Hi Pamela! Not only does this bake make me hungry…but now I’m replaying old episodes of Full House. Perfect! Thank you for sharing! I hope you had a wonderful weekend, and I hope you have an even better start to your week.

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    • Pamela says

      September 2, 2013 at 11:14 pm

      Thanks Monet! Hoping your weekend was a great one too! I have to go back and watch some of my favorite episodes.. I wonder how many times I will cringe. 😉

      Reply
  16. Milk and Honey says

    September 1, 2013 at 6:24 pm

    If I was a green pepper, I would be very happy to find myself in such great company.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 2, 2013 at 11:13 pm

      Well if I was a green pepper, we would be green pepper friends! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Joy @ Baking-Joy says

    September 1, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    Yum. Yum. And yum 🙂 Cheese, eggs, cream and veggies, doesn’t get better than that! 🙂

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 2, 2013 at 11:13 pm

      Agreed! This is turning into a weekly favorite here. 🙂

      Reply
  18. Koko says

    September 1, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    Hahaha Uncle Jesse! I loved Full House.

    Your photos are stunning! They are gorgeous….all the colours….this looks so good!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 2, 2013 at 11:12 pm

      Thanks Koko! Glad I found some more Full House fans here!

      Reply
  19. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says

    September 1, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    Have mercy is right! This is one cheesy dish.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 2, 2013 at 11:12 pm

      There’s no such thing as too much cheese in my opinion. 😉

      Reply
  20. Helen The good life mum says

    September 1, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    i love green pepers and this looks hearty

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 2, 2013 at 11:12 pm

      It’s delicious Helen! I love peppers too.. can’t get enough!

      Reply
  21. Helene D'souza says

    September 1, 2013 at 9:15 am

    Can I join your table, your pepper bake looks so very inviting!
    Yeah we would watch full house too but in German. =P

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 2, 2013 at 11:11 pm

      You are invited to Green Pepper Cheese Bake night! We can watch Full House while eating! 🙂

      Reply
  22. Debra says

    August 31, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    This post made me smile! (I would throw some jalapeños in too.)

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 2, 2013 at 11:11 pm

      Oh, YUM! That sounds perfect!

      Reply
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