Sausage Stuffed Peppers

• 5  bell peppers
• 1 lb. Italian ground sausage
• 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp.  salt
• 1/4 tsp.  black pepper
• 1 1/2 c. shredded Italian blend cheese, divided
• Finely chopped parsley, for serving

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Slice off tops of bell peppers and remove the membranes and seeds.
2. In a 12″ cast iron skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned.
3. Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and ½ cup cheese. Stir until cheese is completely melted.
4. Spoon sausage mixture into bell peppers and top with remaining cheese. Put the stuffed peppers in a skillet and bake until cheese is completely melted, 8 to 10 minutes.
5. Top with parsley and serve.