Marinated Stuffed Cherry Peppers

Stuffed with prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella, these marinated cherry peppers make a perfect antipasto addition to serve with your next Italian meal.

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

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups olive oil
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
• 5 slices prosciutto
• 10 each cherry peppers
• 1 (7 ounce) package mozzarella cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Core out peppers by cutting a circle, at an inward angle, around the stem. Remove tops and scoop seeds and membranes out, like a tiny pumpkin.

Step 2

Cut thumbnail-size cubes of mozzarella, varying size a little bit to fit each pepper. Cut prosciutto slices in half. Wrap each half around mozzarella cubes and stuff into the open peppers.

Step 3

Pour olive oil into a jar or lidded container. Stir in Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper. Whisk together well.

Step 4

Add peppers to the oil mixture and seal the lid. Let marinate for 5 to 6 hours. Serve straight out of the jar.