Marinated Stuffed Cherry Peppers

Marinated stuffed cherry peppers are a quintessential antipasto. Seasoning the olive oil kicks it up a notch from a basic appetizer to a showstopper.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: Not available

Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

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

Steps

1. Cut a circle, at an inward angle, around pepper stems. Remove tops; scoop out seeds and membranes, like a tiny pumpkin.
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.
3. Add olive oil to a jar or lidded container. Whisk in Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, black pepper, and pepper flakes to combine.
4. Add peppers to oil mixture; seal the lid. Let marinate for 5 to 6 hours. Serve straight out of the jar.