Goat Cheese-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers Recipe

These stuffed peppers make an enticing appetizer or side dish, or they can be served as part of a light meal along with a variety of other small, flavorful dishes.

Ingredients

1 jar Piquillo peppers (about 8-10 whole peppers)

1/2 cup goat cheese, room temperature

1 clove garlic, crushed and finely chopped

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

 

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F, or set the broiler on its highest setting. Make sure the rack is positioned at least 4 inches beneath heat source.

2. Remove Piquillo peppers from jar and blot them with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Set aside.

3. Combine remaining ingredients. With a small spoon or your fingers, fill the cavities of peppers with goat-cheese mixture. It’s okay if they’re a little oozy on top, but be careful not to perforate the sides of the pepper.

4. Place stuffed peppers on a well-oiled baking sheet and bake or broil until brown and bubbly, 3-7 minutes. Remove from sheet and serve immediately, sprinkled with chopped fresh tarragon, marjoram or parsley.