Stuffed Peppers

Directions

1. 1
   Cut off tops of peppers; remove seeds and membranes.
2. 2
   Precook in boiling, salted water for 5 minutes; drain.
3. 3
   (For crisper peppers, omit precooking).
4. 4
   Generously sprinkle inside of peppers with salt.
5. 5
   In skillet, brown ground beef and onion; drain.
6. 6
   Stir in croutons, 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
7. 7
   Spoon into peppers.
8. 8
   Place in 10 x 6 x 1 3/4-inch baking dish.
9. 9
   Bake, covered, at 350° for 25 minutes.
10. 10
    Uncover; sprinkle with 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese.
11. 11
    Bake 5 to 10 minutes more.
12. 12
    Contains 212 calories per serving.
13. 13
    Serves 8.