Best Savory Stuffed Cherry Peppers Recipes

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STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS RECIPE



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Stuffed Cherry Peppers Recipe - hot red cherry peppers, stuffed with a creamy mixture of cream cheese and feta. These Stuffed Cherry Peppers make the perfect appetizer year round.

Provided by Lyubomira

Categories     Appetizer

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 red hot cherry peppers
4 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)
6 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
1/2 tsp garlic (pressed)
1 tbsp parsley (chopped)
1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cream cheese, feta, garlic, parsley and lemon juice (optional). Mix with a spatula to combine.
  • Fill a disposable pastry bag with the mixture. Fill each paper with the mixture.
  • Store in a jar in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SAVORY STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS



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Our family's holiday dinners include a giant antipasto, and my mom's anchovy stuffed peppers are always the star dish. There isn't a holiday that we don't make them in her honor. Serve warm or cold with a nice loaf of Italian bread and a glass of wine. -Donna Scarano, East Hanover, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Snacks

Time 1h

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 jars (16 ounces each ) pickled hot cherry peppers, drained
1 can (2 ounces) anchovy fillets
1 large tomato, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, finely chopped
1 cup ripe olives, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
1 teaspoon capers, drained
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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

STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS



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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.

STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 16 stuffed peppers, 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 (1/2-inch) cubes pepperoncino, crushed red pepper Italian table cheese, available in specialty cheese case, Asiago or pepato may be substituted
4 slices cappicola (hot Italian ham) cut in half
8 hot cherry peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
2 slices Prosciutto di Parma
3 ounces herb and garlic spreadable cheese or goat cheese
1 rib celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 sweet peppers, tops removed and seeded

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.

A-1 SAVORY STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Make and share this A-1 Savory Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn (drained)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup cooked rice
1/4 cup A.1. Original Sauce (steak)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 green peppers

Steps:

  • In skillet, over medium heat, brown meat and cook onion until done. Pour off drippings.
  • Stir in corn, tomato sauce, rice, steak sauce and pepper; set aside.
  • Cut tops off of peppers; remove seeds.
  • Spoon meat mixture into peppers; arrange in 9x9x2 inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350* for 30 to 35 minutes or until peppers are done.

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