Marinated Stuffed Cherry Peppers

This recipe for herb-marinated cherry peppers, stuffed with prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella, makes a perfect antipasto addition to your next Italian meal.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 477 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
• 5 slices prosciutto
• 1 (7 ounce) package mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 10 cherry peppers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut a circle, at an inward angle, around pepper stems. Remove tops; scoop out seeds and membranes, like a tiny pumpkin.

Step 2

Cut mozzarella into thumbnail-sized cubes, varying sizes slightly to fit each pepper. Cut prosciutto slices in half; wrap around mozzarella cubes. Stuff into pepper openings.

Step 3

Add olive oil to a sterilized jar or lidded container. Whisk in Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, black pepper, and pepper flakes to combine.

Step 4

Add peppers to oil mixture; seal the jar. Marinate 5 to 6 hours. Serve straight out of the jar.