Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing Cherry Peppers Stuffed with Feta, a delightful appetizer or side dish bursting with tangy, savory, and slightly spicy flavors. These vibrant peppers are carefully hollowed out and generously filled with a delectable mixture of creamy feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a touch of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Baked to perfection, they offer a delightful contrast of textures, with tender peppers and a succulent, flavorful filling.
Accompanying this main recipe, we present a collection of irresistibly delicious variations that cater to diverse preferences:
1. **Cherry Peppers Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes**: Experience a creamy and tangy twist with this variation, where tangy goat cheese mingles harmoniously with sun-dried tomatoes, creating a delightful balance of flavors.
2. **Cherry Peppers Stuffed with Feta and Pistachios**: Embark on a culinary adventure with this enticing variation, where crunchy pistachios add a delightful textural contrast and a nutty flavor dimension to the classic feta filling.
3. **Cherry Peppers Stuffed with Feta and Kalamata Olives**: Discover a world of Mediterranean flavors in this variation, where briny Kalamata olives add a salty, umami-rich touch to the creamy feta filling, creating a harmonious symphony of tastes.
4. **Cherry Peppers Stuffed with Feta and Roasted Red Peppers**: Experience a smoky, sweet, and savory combination in this variation, where roasted red peppers lend their vibrant color and smoky-sweet flavor to the feta filling, resulting in an irresistible and visually stunning dish.
5. **Cherry Peppers Stuffed with Feta and Bacon**: Indulge in a smoky, savory, and crispy delight with this variation, where crumbled bacon adds a smoky, salty, and crispy element to the creamy feta filling, creating a tantalizing combination of flavors and textures.
Whether you prefer the classic combination of feta and sun-dried tomatoes or crave the unique twist of goat cheese and pistachios, our diverse selection of Cherry Peppers Stuffed with Feta recipes offers something for every palate. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these delightful and versatile appetizers or side dishes that are sure to be the hit of any gathering.
GREEK STUFFED PEPPERS WITH FETA CHEESE RECIPE
A traditional Greek stuffed peppers with feta cheese recipe! The tanginess of strong, traditional Greek feta cheese combined with the sweetness of Romano peppers make for an extraordinary culinary combination!
Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos
Categories Appetizer
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a saucepan with plenty of boiling salted water, add the peppers and leave them for 5 minutes, until softened. Place the peppers on some paper towel to dry and then cut the upper part of the peppers, along with the stalks and seeds (you will need them later).
- Prepare the stuffing. In a food processor, add 2 tbsp's of olive oil, the garlic and the onion and blend. Add Into a large bowl, along with the chopped parsley, the chopped tomato, the feta cheese, the kefalotyri and mix with with a fork, until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a teaspoon to fill the peppers with the stuffing; spread them in a greased oven tray and use a cooking brush, to coat them with olive oil. Place the stalks back on the peppers, so that the cheese won't pour out, when melted.
- Bake in preheated oven at 170C for 1/2 hour until the peppers are nicely colored and the cheese starts to melt
BAKED STUFFED RED PEPPERS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, FETA, AND THYME
Filled with tangy feta and a handful of sweet tiny tomatoes, red bell peppers take on a Mediterranean twist.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with rack in top third. Place bell pepper halves, cut sides up, in a baking dish. Toss together tomatoes, feta, thyme, and basil in a medium bowl; season with black pepper. Fill each pepper with tomato and feta mixture, dividing evenly. Drizzle each with oil.
- Bake stuffed peppers, covered with aluminum foil, until they begin to soften, about 30 minutes. Remove foil; continue to bake until tomatoes begin to burst and cheese turns light brown, 13 to 15 minutes more. Remove stuffed peppers from oven, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 g, Cholesterol 9 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 123 g
FETA STUFFED PEPPERS
One of my favorite meals when I was younger was a recipe my mother made called Quick Chili Rice Casserole. I put a Greek spin on it and stuffed it in a pepper. It works great paired with a garden salad and fresh bread. -Sacha Morgan, Woodstock, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. In a Dutch oven, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; invert onto paper towels., In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Stir in the tomatoes, spinach, orzo, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until orzo is tender., Spoon into peppers. Place in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until peppers are tender. , Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is softened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MARINATED STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS
A quintessential antipasto. Kick it up a notch from a basic appetizer to a showstopper by seasoning the olive oil.
Provided by Brian Genest
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Antipasto Recipes
Time 5h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add peppers to the oil mixture and seal the lid. Let marinate for 5 to 6 hours. Serve straight out of the jar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 49.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 553.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CHERRY PEPPERS STUFFED WITH FETA
These lovely round small peppers come in red, yellow and green, they are sweet but range in heat, from mild to medium hot, sold fresh or pickled they make a very flavourful appetizer, can be filled with almost anything, Delicious!!
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 16 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut red cherry peppers in half, vertically, leaving stem for presentation.
- Remove seeds.
- Drain well on paper towel.
- In a small bowl combine all remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Spoon filling into pepper halves.
FETA-STUFFED PEPPERS
These peppers have some heft and give a satisfying main-course feeling. Here, extra-small bell peppers are stuffed with a mild feta cheese and baked with a generous handful of herbaceous bread crumbs. It is a very simple dish, with a surprisingly complex taste, good warm or at room temperature.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, easy, main course
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and pulse in food processor in batches to make coarse, soft crumbs. (It should yield about 3 cups.) Toss crumbs with olive oil and spread on a baking sheet. Bake, stirring frequently, until crisp and barely browned, about 15 minutes. Put baked crumbs in a bowl and add garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper and toss well to combine. Set aside.
- Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Place in a low-sided baking dish in one layer. Season cut side lightly with salt. Fill each pepper half with 1/2 ounce crumbled feta and press in cheese with fingers. With a spoon divide the seasoned crumbs evenly among the pepper halves.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, until crumbs are golden and cheese is softened. Serve warm from the baking dish.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 204, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 389 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ROASTED PEPPER FETA POPPERS
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray. Wrap a 3-foot piece of foil around the center of the pan, scooting it down as best you can.
- Cut the tops off the peppers and hollow out the centers to remove the membranes and seeds. Using a small spoon is easiest. Set aside.
- Add the garlic to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the feta, cream cheese, oil, pepperoncini and juice. Pulse until it is a smooth mixture. Sprinkle in the parsley and oregano, then pulse a few more times until blended. Spoon the cheese mixture into the hollowed peppers.
- Arrange the peppers so that they are standing up nestled side-by-side in a single layer in the prepared Bundt pan. Bake until the cheese mixture is golden, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with parsley. Let cool slightly before eating, or serve at room temperature.
CHERRY TOMATOES STUFFED WITH MARINATED FETA
Provided by Maria Helm Sinskey
Categories Tomato Appetizer Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal Feta Summer Healthy Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toss cubed feta, oil, shallot, and oregano in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cut 12 tomatoes crosswise in half. Scoop out tomato pulp with melon baller or small spoon. Place tomatoes, cut side up, on serving plate. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Stuff hollowed cherry tomatoes with marinated feta. Slide in olive half alongside cheese. Drizzle with additional olive oil. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS
These low-fat, gluten-free canapés can be put together in just 10 minutes - perfect as a last-minute party nibble
Provided by Jennifer Joyce
Categories Buffet, Canapes
Time 10m
Yield Makes 20
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Finely chop the artichokes and a handful of rocket. Mix together with the crumbled feta. Spoon the mixture into the pickled cherry peppers and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 31 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
BAKED STUFFED RED PEPPERS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, FETA, AND THYME
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, with the rack in the top third. Place the bell pepper halves, cut sides up, in a baking dish. Toss together the tomatoes, feta, thyme, and basil in a medium bowl; season with black pepper. Fill each pepper with tomato and feta mixture, dividing evenly. Drizzle each with oil.
- Bake the stuffed peppers, covered with aluminum foil, until they begin to soften, about 30 minutes. Remove the foil; continue to bake until the tomatoes begin to burst and the cheese turns light brown, 13 to 15 minutes more. Remove the stuffed peppers from the oven, and serve warm.
Tips:
- Choose the right peppers: Look for cherry peppers that are firm and have a deep red color. Avoid peppers that are bruised or have blemishes.
- Handle the peppers with care: Cherry peppers can be spicy, so it's important to wear gloves when handling them. If you don't have gloves, you can use a spoon or fork to remove the seeds and ribs.
- Don't overstuff the peppers: The peppers should be filled, but not so full that they're bursting. If you overstuff them, the filling will come out when you bake them.
- Use a variety of fillings: The feta cheese filling in this recipe is delicious, but you can also try other fillings, such as cream cheese, goat cheese, or a mixture of cheeses. You can also add other ingredients to the filling, such as chopped sun-dried tomatoes, olives, or herbs.
- Bake the peppers until they're tender: The peppers should be baked until they're tender, but not mushy. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the peppers and the type of filling you use.
Conclusion:
Cherry peppers stuffed with feta cheese are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're also a great way to use up leftover cherry peppers. With a little creativity, you can create your own unique stuffed cherry pepper recipe that everyone will love.
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