Stuffed Baby Peppers

epicurean1's Note:

I get requests for these on a regular basis. For a festive look, use different colored peppers. These can also be heated on foil on a grill.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 ounces bacon bits
• 1 shallot, very finely chopped
• 3/4 cup cream cheese or 3/4 cup goat cheese
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper
• 24 baby sweet peppers

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a bowl, combine bacon, shallot, cheese, Parmesan, salt and pepper.
3. Using a small paring knife, cut off stem end of pepper.
4. Cut a small slit in the other end of pepper.
5. Put mixture in plastic bag and snip corner in order to "pipe" into peppers.
6. Fill peppers 3/4's of the way full.
7. Spray sheetpan with cooking spray. Spray a piece of foil, if grilling.
8. Place peppers on pan.
9. Bake 15-18 minutes until peppers begin to soften and cheese melts.
10. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.