Stuffed Cherry Peppers with Breadcrumbs Italian
Stuffed cherry peppers with breadcrumbs Italian are a delicious dish with a spicy and savory flavor. They are made with hot cherry peppers, Italian sausage, garlic, and anchovy paste. The breadcrumbs and cheese give them a crunchy and cheesy texture, while additional ingredients like prosciutto, parsley, scallions, and seasonings enhance the flavor.
Equipment
- Drizzling utensils
- Oven mitts
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- Fresh or pickled cherry peppers
- 4 cups unseasoned breadcrumbs
- 8 8oz cream cheese (1 package)
- 1 Egg
- Salt and peppers to taste
- Italian sausage or seasoned meat
Instructions
- First, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it heated up and ready for baking.
- Next, prepare the peppers by cutting off the stems and removing the seeds from the inside. This makes room to stuff them.
- In a bowl, mix together the stuffing ingredients which includes breadcrumbs, Pecorino Romano cheese, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to thoroughly combine everything.
- Then, carefully pack the breadcrumb mixture into each cherry pepper. Be gentle so as not to tear the peppers as you fill them.
- Once stuffed, place the peppers on a baking sheet. Drizzle a little more olive oil over top of them. This will keep them moist and flavorful.
- Afterwards, slide the pan into the oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, allowing the heat to soften the peppers and turn the breadcrumbs a golden brown color.
- Finally, once finished cooking, remove the pan from the oven and let the stuffed peppers cool slightly before serving. This helps them set so they hold together better on the plate.