Stuffed Pepperoncini Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🍽 Servings: 28 Stuffed Peppers
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Stuffed Pepperoncini, a tantalizing treat perfect for any occasion. Bursting with a creamy texture and savory bacon essence, they are a quick fix for your cravings!
Ingredients:
- 3 slices of bacon
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1/2 red pepper, finely chopped
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 28 pepperoncini peppers
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 27.4
- Fat: 2.2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 243.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 1.4g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 0.7g
- Protein: 0.7g
Directions:
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Cook Bacon: Begin by cooking the bacon until it’s crisp and golden brown. Once done, drain the excess fat and reserve about 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings for later use.
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Saute Shallots and Red Pepper: In the same skillet with the reserved bacon drippings, add the finely chopped shallots and red pepper. Saute them over medium heat, stirring frequently, until they turn tender and aromatic, which should take about 5 minutes.
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Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and milk. Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture until it turns smooth and creamy.
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Add Bacon and Shallot Mixture: Incorporate the cooked bacon and sauteed shallot-red pepper mixture into the cream cheese mixture. Beat them together until they are evenly combined, infusing the creamy base with savory flavors.
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Prepare Pepperoncini Peppers: Transfer the creamy vegetable mixture into a ziplock bag. Cut a small corner of the bag to create a makeshift piping tool for easier filling.
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Slice and Fill Peppers: With a small knife, carefully slice each pepperoncini lengthwise, ensuring not to cut all the way through. This creates a pocket for the filling. Then, use the prepared ziplock bag to pipe the cream cheese mixture into each pepper, generously filling them with the delectable mixture.
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Refrigerate: If not serving immediately, cover the stuffed pepperoncini and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld and intensify.
Enjoy these Stuffed Pepperoncini as a delectable appetizer, a zesty addition to salads, or a delightful snack any time of the day. They are sure to tantalize your taste buds with each flavorful bite!
