One of the most common questions we get in regards to stuffed peppers is whether or not you should cover them when baking. The answer is…it depends!
If your goal is to have tender, cooked peppers with moist filling, then you will want to cover them while they bake. This allows the steam from the cooking peppers and filling to help cook and soften everything evenly.
However, if you are looking for a bit more of a crispy pepper with a less wet filling, then go ahead and bake them uncovered. This will allow some of that moisture to evaporate off, giving you a different texture overall.
So, ultimately it comes down to personal preference. If you aren’t sure which way you want to go, we recommend starting with covering them and then uncovering for the last few minutes of cooking if needed. This way you can always add more time if needed but you can’t take away time once they are already baking!