Hot Pepper Pleasers
(from Larissa84’s recipe box)
We recommend wearing disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers. Avoid touching your face.
Source: Taste of Home
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves 20 people
Categories: Appetizer, Vegetable, fall, side dish, spring, summer, winter
Ingredients
- 10 banana peppers
- 1 package (8 ounces) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (softened or cubed), softened
- 1 egg
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pepperoni
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
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Cut peppers in half lengthwise; open and lay flat. Remove seeds if desired.
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In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and egg until blended. Stir in the cheddar, mozzarella, onion and pepperoni. Spoon into peppers.
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Place in two 15-in. × 10-in. × 1-in. baking pans and drizzle with oil. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.