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Stuffed cherry peppers

Stuffed cherry peppers are a delicious appetizer, made with hot cherry peppers filled with a creamy mixture. Perfect for parties or a quick family snack!

12 hot cherry peppers (fresh or pickled)  4 oz cream cheese (at room temperature) ¼ cup parmesan cheese ¼ cup pine nuts  ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons parsley (minced)  1 tablespoon garlic (minced)

INGREDIENTS

Preheat oven to 450°F. Slice cherry peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds and membrane.

STEP 1

1

Arrange peppers in tray, hollowed side facing up.

STEP 2

2

Mix cream cheese, parmesan, pine nuts, red pepper flakes, parsley, and garlic in a bowl.

STEP 3

3

Spoon filling into peppers. Bake for 18-20 mins until filling is golden brown. Serve with creamy dip.

STEP 4

4

1. Make sure to remove the seeds and white membrane from the cherry peppers to reduce the spiciness and create space for the filling. 2. Use a melon baller or a spoon to hollow out the cherry peppers, ensuring that they can hold a sufficient amount of filling.

1. Creamy spinach dip: This dip would pair well  with the spicy stuffed cherry peppers, providing  a cool and creamy contrast.  2. Garlic and herb roasted potatoes: The savory  flavors of roasted potatoes would complement  the spicy and tangy flavors of the stuffed cherry  peppers.  3. Grilled shrimp skewers: The smokiness of  grilled shrimp would add a delicious contrast  to the heat of the stuffed cherry peppers.

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