Baked Cheese Stuffed Hot Wax Peppers

Ingredients

  • 6 Wax Peppers
  • ¼ c. grated Parmesan
  • ½ t. salt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 8 oz. farmer cheese or ricotta
  • 1 lg. egg, beaten
  • 1 t. chopped fresh parsley or dill
    Cooking spray or vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Cut tops off peppers (set aside) and slice the peppers down one side. With a small spoon or knife, remove seeds and pith (membranes).
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a food processor, blend all ingredients, except oil, until well combined.  Do not over blend.
  3. Stuff peppers with cheese mixture. Place tops back on.  Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.  Place peppers in a single layer on pan.  Lightly brush with oil or spray with cooking spray.
  4. Bake 35-45 minutes, until golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.