Mozzarella Stuffed Sweet Mini Peppers
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Category
Side Dish
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Cusine
American
What do you need?
How to make?
Ingredients
1 pound of sweet mini peppers
1/4 pound smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch thick and 2 inch long batons
12 basil leaves
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Salt to taste
Directions
Working one pepper at a time, place flat side down in a way that is most stable for the pepper.
With a small sharp knife, cut a 2 1/2 inch slit down the middle on the top of the pepper.
If there is a seed pod, scoop it out with a spoon.
Stuff the pepper with a basil leaf wrapped mozzarella stick.
When you have stuffed all the peppers, brush them on all sides with olive oil. Drizzle balsamic vinegar in the cut openings.
Preheat grill, oven, or broiler for high direct heat .
If grilling, grill covered, cut side up on high direct heat until you have grill marks, then lower the heat to medium until the cheese is melted and the peppers have begun to soften, about 5 to 10 minutes.
If broiling or baking, place on a roasting pan and cook until the cheese is melted and peppers have browned and softened, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with salt to taste.
Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
