Best Fresh Mozzarella Stuffed Cherry Peppers Recipes

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MARINATED STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS



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A quintessential antipasto. Kick it up a notch from a basic appetizer to a showstopper by seasoning the olive oil.

Provided by Brian Genest

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Antipasto Recipes

Time 5h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 each cherry peppers
1 (7 ounce) package mozzarella cheese
5 slices prosciutto
2 cups olive oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 49.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 553.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CHERRY PEPPER POPPERS



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Fresh Hot cherry peppers stuffed with prosciutto and provolone cheese then soaked in olive oil.

Provided by technician

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Antipasto Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup extra virgin olive oil
12 fresh cherry peppers
6 ounces sharp provolone cheese, cubed
6 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Slice the tops off of the cherry peppers and carefully remove the seeds, keeping peppers whole. Wrap a cube of cheese with prosciutto, and stuff into a pepper. If there is still room inside the pepper, stuff in more prosciutto. Repeat with remaining peppers.
  • Place all of the stuffed peppers into a 1 quart jar - or one that your peppers will all fit into, and sprinkle salt over them. Pour in enough olive oil to cover the peppers. Cover, and let stand for 1 hour before eating. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 27 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 592.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS



Stuffed Cherry Peppers image

Saw something like this served at an Italian restaurant and decided to make them at home. Always get requests to make them. You can also use the Sweet pepper variety, but I prefer a little heat. :)

Provided by NJstixx

Categories     Peppers

Time 20m

Yield 12-15 Peppers

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 -15 hot cherry peppers
8 -10 slices salami
8 slices prosciutto
1/4 lb fresh mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt & fresh ground pepper
fresh parsley

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.

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