Gluten-Free JOC Appetizer: Stuffed Cherry Peppers

Ingredients:

12-16 large cherry peppers, mild or hot (ensure they're gluten-free)
1 cup gluten-free cream cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (ensure it's gluten-free)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Toothpicks, for securing peppers

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Cut the tops off the cherry peppers and remove the seeds and membranes from the inside. Be cautious when handling hot peppers; you may want to wear gloves.

In a mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese (ensure it's gluten-free), chopped fresh parsley, minced garlic, gluten-free breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the stuffing mixture is well combined.

Carefully stuff each cherry pepper with the cream cheese mixture, using a spoon or your fingers to pack it.

Secure the tops of the stuffed peppers with toothpicks to keep them closed during baking.

Place the stuffed cherry peppers in a baking dish.

Drizzle olive oil over the top of the stuffed peppers.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and slightly browned.

Remove the Stuffed Cherry Peppers from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

Serve these gluten-free Stuffed Cherry Peppers as a zesty and flavorful appetizer!

Enjoy!