Stuffed Cherry Peppers
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of **Stuffed Cherry Peppers**, a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s as beautiful as it is delicious! This recipe transforms sweet and tangy cherry peppers into bite-sized flavor bombs, filled with a creamy blend of cream cheese, grated Parmesan, and savory prosciutto. Enhanced with aromatic basil, garlic, and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes, each pepper is topped with golden breadcrumbs for a satisfying crunch. With just 30 minutes from prep to table, this easy baked dish is perfect for gatherings or as a tasty snack. Serve warm or at room temperature for a burst of gourmet perfection in every bite. **Keyword highlights:** stuffed cherry peppers, easy appetizers, savory baked peppers, cream cheese filling, prosciutto recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Cherry peppers
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 ounces Prosciutto, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Carefully cut the tops off the cherry peppers and remove the seeds and membranes using a small spoon or melon baller.
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped prosciutto, basil, and minced garlic. Stir until well combined.
Add olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture and mix thoroughly.
Using a spoon, carefully stuff each cherry pepper with the cheese and prosciutto mixture until the peppers are full but not overfilled.
Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the tops of the peppers.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the tops begin to brown and the filling is heated through.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
189 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.8 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 533 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 211 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
