Grilled Cheese-Stuffed Roasted Red Peppers

Try a grilled appetizer that's easy and different. Roasted red bell peppers and tangy cheese are a perfect combo.

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ingredients 5
Prep Time 30 min
Total Time 30 min

Ingredients

3: large red bell peppers

1/8: teaspoon salt

6: slices (1/4 inch thick) fresh mozzarella cheese (about 6 oz)

2: teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

1: tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves

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Directions

1 Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place bell peppers on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium-high heat 10 to 13 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until all sides are blistered and charred.
2 Place peppers in brown paper bag; fold down top. Let stand 5 minutes.
3 Carefully peel as much skin from peppers as possible. Cut in half lengthwise; remove stems, seeds and ribs. Sprinkle with salt.
4 Place 1 slice of cheese in each pepper half; drizzle with oil. Return pepper halves to grill; cook about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil. Cut each pepper half in half again.

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Expert Tips

Freshly roasted red peppers have better flavor and texture than roasted peppers from a jar. Peeling the peppers under cool water helps loosen the peels but washes away the smoky-sweet flavor.

Roast and peel the peppers in advance; cover and refrigerate them for up to 4 hours. Garnish and grill as directed.

To broil bell peppers, place on broiler pan; broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until black and blistered. Continue as directed in recipe; broil 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 60
Calories from Fat: 40),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 4 1/2g; 4 1/2%
(Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, 2 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 15mg; 15%;
Sodium: 85mg; 85%;
Total Carbohydrate: 3g; 3%
(Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 2g 2% ),
Protein: 3g; 3%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 30%;
Vitamin C: 60%;
Calcium: 8%;
Iron: 0%;

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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lagomi

report Posted Jan. 31, 2012 11:40 AM

I made these as appetizers for the family. They were delicious apparently I didnt make enough. Will definitely make these again.

JazmyneJulez

report Posted Jul. 30, 2011 12:27 AM

I made these for a dinner party at my house and they were just great! Can't wait until I make them again.

dulepich

report Posted Jan. 2, 2011 3:34 PM

Spanish Style Tapas Party Menu for 12 from #269 "Grilling". Strawberry Sangria, Cheese Stuffed Roasted Red Peppers, Grilled Garlic Mushrooms and Tomatoes, Purchased Marinated Mixed Olives, Toasted Blanched Almonds, Sliced Baguette, Spicy Mini Pork Kabobs, Purchased Meatballs, Purchased Cooked Shrimp and Cocktail Sauce, Purchased Jamon Serrano or Prosciutto, Purchased Manchego Cheese, Creamy Frozen Orange Squares.

jenniebug

report Posted Jan. 3, 2010 8:27 PM

I made these along with a pizza and they were absolutely fabulous! Instead of using the grill, I used the tips and roasted the peppers in the oven. I will definitely make these again!