Fresh Mozzarella Stuffed Cherry Peppers Recipes

STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS RECIPE

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.

HOT STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS

Steps:

• Wash and stem the cherry peppers. Prepare the solution of vinegar and water. Pour over the pepper. Place peppers in a ceramic or glass bowl with a cover. Refrigerate for 3 weeks, make sure the peppers are completely covered. You may have extra vinegar and water solution - discard it after the peppers are covered. Chop the prosciutto into small pieces and grind in food processor into small pieces. Grate the provolone cheese. Chop the anchovies in food processor until pulverized. Mix these ingredients in large bowl with the Italian Seasoning and Garlic Powder. Moisten with the vegetable oil - set aside. Discard the vinegar solution and core and hull the peppers. Stuff the peppers with ground mixture, pressing down into the pepper. Do not overstuff. Place the peppers in clean canning jars and cover with vegetable oil. Seal the jars and store in cool place. Can be used immediately or within 6 months.

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.

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.

FRESH MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS

Steps:

• Toss BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine with olive oil, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
• Slice off pepper stem and stuff with a ball of Fresh Mozzarella.