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Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Peppers
 
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Ingredients

4 ounces (1 cup) Land O Lakes® Sharp White Cheddar Farmstyle Cut Shredded Cheese

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, divided

2 tablespoons chopped kalamata olives

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic

1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

16 mini sweet bell peppers (any color), cut in half lengthwise, seeded, stems intact

How to make

  1. STEP 1

    Heat gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.

  2. STEP 2

    Combine Cheddar cheese and cream cheese in bowl until well mixed. Stir in 2 tablespoons basil, olives, garlic and lemon zest.

  3. STEP 3

    Spoon about 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese mixture into each pepper half.

  4. STEP 4

    Place peppers directly onto grill. Grill 8-12 minutes or until peppers are softened and mixture is heated through and lightly browned.

  5. STEP 5

    Garnish with remaining basil. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Tip #1

These stuffed mini peppers can be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to grill and serve.

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