Stuffed Hot Peppers Recipe
Italian cheeses, garlic, evo0
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Ingredients
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Filling
Peppers
Topping
Method
Prepare the Filling
- 1
Mix the Cheeses
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Add the Flavors
Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the cheese mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Prepare the Peppers
- 3
Prep the Peppers
Wash the hot peppers under cold water and dry them with a clean towel. Carefully slice the tops off each pepper and remove the seeds and membranes if you prefer less heat.
- 4
Stuff the Peppers
Using a small spoon or piping bag, fill each pepper with the cheese mixture until they are well stuffed.
Bake the Peppers
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 6
Place in Dish
Arrange the stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the top of the stuffed peppers.
- 7
Add Topping
Sprinkle additional grated Parmesan cheese over the stuffed peppers for extra flavor.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.