Chef Special Appetizer Recipe
Hot peppers, cheese and Portuguese sausage.
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Ingredients
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Appetizer Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Peppers
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the hot peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- 2
Make the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped Portuguese sausage, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Stuff the Peppers
Spoon the cheese and sausage mixture into each half of the hot peppers, filling them generously.
- 4
Bake
Place the stuffed peppers on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
