STUFFED PEPPERONCINIS

Stuffed Pepperoncinis image

To reduce some of the juice in these spicy appetizers, I drain the pepperoncinis for about 3 hours on paper towel before stuffing. This recipe makes a big batch, which is perfect for parties.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
1/4 cup chopped salami
1/4 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese
1/4 cup zesty Italian salad dressing
2 jars (24 ounces each) pepperoncini, drained
Additional grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a food processor, combine the first nine ingredients; cover and process until finely chopped. , Cut off the stem end of each pepperoncini; remove seeds. Pipe or stuff pepperoncinis with cheese mixture. Dip exposed end into additional Parmesan cheese. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 591mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.