Slow-Cooker Italian Stuffed Peppers 2 large bell peppers (any color) 1/4 lb Italian turkey sausage 1 onion, chopped 1/4 cup instant brown rice, uncooked 1 tbs Parmesan cheese, shredded 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 tsp dried oregano leaves 8-oz can pizza sauce, divided 3/4 cup Italian 5-cheese blend, shredded 1 tbs cream cheese Cut tops off peppers. Remove and discard seeds. Chop tops. Place in medium bowl. Add sausage, onions, rice, Parmesan, garlic, oregano, pizza sauce and shredded cheese; mix lightly. Spoon into pepper shells. Stand peppers in slow cooker. Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours.