How to Make Cherry Pepper Poppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a fun and flavorful appetizer to serve at your next gathering, then you have to try these Cherry Pepper Poppers. These little bites of spicy and sweet perfection are sure to be a hit with your guests. Whether you're hosting a game day party, a backyard BBQ, or just looking for a tasty snack, these poppers are the perfect choice.

Cherry peppers are the star of this recipe, and they bring a unique, tangy heat to the dish. When combined with creamy goat cheese and sa...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 12 fresh cherry peppers
  • 6 ounces sharp provolone cheese, cubed
  • 6 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 stuffed peppers

  • Slice the tops off of the cherry peppers and carefully remove the seeds, keeping peppers whole. Wrap a cube of cheese with prosciutto, and stuff into a pepper. If there is still room inside the pepper, stuff in more prosciutto. Repeat with remaining peppers.
  • Place all of the stuffed peppers into a 1 quart jar - or one that your peppers will all fit into, and sprinkle salt over them. Pour in enough olive oil to cover the peppers. Cover, and let stand for 1 hour before eating. Refrigerate leftovers.
  • Nutrition

    278 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 593mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 111mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 74mg