Mexican Style Stuffed Bell Peppers

• 5 red bell peppers, tops cut away and seeds removed
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 green onions, sliced thin
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 ounces chorizo sausage, diced
• 1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns
• 1 bunch cilantro, leaves pulled and chopped
• 1 (1 1/2 ounce) packageoriginal taco seasoning
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 12 cup crumbled Cotija cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cut off top of peppers and clean out centers.
3. Brush peppers with 1 tbsp EVOO.
4. Set aside.
5. Heat 2 tbsp EVOO in large skillet over medium heat.
6. Add green onion, garlic & crushed red pepper.
7. Cook 3 minutes, then add diced sausage.
8. Cook 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently until sausage is cooked throughout.
9. Next, add 1 package of Simply Potato hash browns.
10. Stir in taco seasoning.
11. Cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally for 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are golden brown.
12. Reduce heat to low and add tomato sauce.
13. Let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
14. Spoon filling into each of the 5 bell peppers until full.
15. Sprinkle the tops with cojita cheese.
16. Place on shallow greased baking dish in oven for 30 minutes.

red bell peppers, extra virgin olive oil, green onions, garlic, red pepper, chorizo sausage, potatoes, cilantro, tomato sauce, cotija cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mexican-style-stuffed-bell-peppers-474751 (may not work)