Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Peppers

Name: Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Peppers
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 32 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces (1 cup) Land O Lakes® Sharp White Cheddar Cheese Chunk shredded; 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

These cheese-stuffed mini peppers are grilled to melty and delicious perfection—sure to be a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

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Ingredients

4 ounces (1 cup) Land O Lakes® Sharp White Cheddar Cheese Chunk, shredded

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

STEP 1

Heat gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
STEP 2

Combine Cheddar cheese and cream cheese in bowl until well mixed. Stir in 2 tablespoons basil, olives, garlic and lemon zest.
STEP 3

Spoon about 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese mixture into each pepper half.
STEP 4

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

Tip #2

You can sub in 4 ounces (1 cup) Land O Lakes® Farmstyle Cut Shredded Cheese for the Sharp White Chunk.

40 Calories

2.5 Fat (g)

5 Cholesterol (mg)

45 Sodium (mg)

3 Carbohydrates (g)

1 Dietary Fiber

1 Protein (g)

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