Savory Stuffed Cherry Peppers Recipes

STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS

Steps:

• Remove stem and seeds from cherry peppers and rinse peppers under cold water.
• Cut meat slices into halves or quarters Cut cheese into appropriate sizes for cherry peppers (pieces should be about half the size of pepper cavity) Add a little grated cheese to bottom of pepper Add half slices of salami and prosciutto Stuff cheese into meat so all fits snugly Sprinkle grated cheese on top Salt and pepper to taste Garnish with fresh parsley.

STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS

Steps:

• For hot peppers: Wrap cheese cubes in half of one slice of hot ham. Stuff ham wrapped cheese cubes inside the cherry peppers and reset caps with a toothpick.
• For sweet cherry peppers: Spread each slice of prosciutto with a thin layer of herb and garlic cheese. Cut each slice of ham in four pieces, then wrap a piece of celery inside each strip of ham. Stuff the meat and cheese wrapped celery into each cherry pepper.

MARINATED CHERRY PEPPERS STUFFED WITH HOMEMADE GOAT CHEESE SERVED WITH A PROSCIUTTO AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk marinade ingredients together in a non-reactive bowl and set aside.
• With a sharp paring knife, remove stem and core of peppers and dry them well with paper towels.
• In a small bowl, mix goat cheese with salt and pepper, to taste. Carefully fill each pepper with goat cheese and place in a shallow non-reactive casserole dish or bowl. Cover with marinade and refrigerate overnight before serving. (For an interesting twist, dip in beer batter and fry)
• When ready to serve, remove cherry peppers from marinade and set aside. Using a spatula, transfer marinade to a large bowl, add Arugula and sliced onions and toss well to combine. Divide salad between 8 salad plates, top with a piece of proscuitto and garnish with stuffed peppers.
• In a large non-reactive saucepan, combine goat's milk, buttermilk, and rennet. Heat over low heat to 180 degrees. Transfer to a non-reactive bowl and allow to sit overnight, covered, until curd and whey separate. Line a colander with several layers of cheesecloth and ladle curds into colander. Discard whey. Fold cheesecloth over top of curd and allow to drain overnight, refrigerated. Remove from cheesecloth and season to taste with olive oil, salt and pepper.

SAVORY STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds; set aside. Drain and chop anchovies, reserving oil. , In a large bowl, combine tomato, olives, 1 tablespoon olive oil, Parmesan cheese, anchovies, anchovy oil, bread crumbs, capers, parsley and seasonings. Spoon into peppers., Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Bake until tops are light golden brown, about 40 minutes.

STUFFED SWEET CHERRY PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Top each salami piece with 1 Tbsp. cheese; roll up.
• Insert into tops of peppers; place in shallow pan.
• Bake 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

MARINATED STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS

Steps:

• Core out peppers by cutting a circle, at an inward angle, around the stem. Remove tops and scoop seeds and membranes out, like a tiny pumpkin.
• Cut thumbnail-size cubes of mozzarella, varying size a little bit to fit each pepper. Cut prosciutto slices in half. Wrap each half around mozzarella cubes and stuff into the open peppers.
• Pour olive oil into a jar or lidded container. Stir in Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper. Whisk together well.
• Add peppers to the oil mixture and seal the lid. Let marinate for 5 to 6 hours. Serve straight out of the jar.

HOT STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cut the top off the peppers and remove the membranes and seeds.
• Sauté the onion, garlic and mushrooms on a non stick skillet (use a bit of oil if you wish but not necessary) about 4 minutes. Sprinkle in the oregano.
• Sprinkle with the Worcestershire sauce and remove.
• Stuff the peppers with this filling.
• Top with a tsp of cottage cheese (or other).
• Sprinkle with a little parsley.
• Bake for 30 minutes around 350°F and serve.

STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS

Steps:

• Finely chop the artichokes and a handful of rocket. Mix together with the crumbled feta. Spoon the mixture into the pickled cherry peppers and serve.

SAVORY STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. In a large kettle, cook peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; invert on paper towels. , In a bowl, combine meat, oats, onion, mushrooms, egg, salsa and seasonings. Spoon into peppers. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Spoon tomato sauce over peppers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until heated through.