Filled Peppers

FILLED PEPPERS

Ingredients needed:- 3 red bell peppers- 2 green or yellow bell peppers- 1 cup ground veal/chicken- 3 green onions, chopped- 1 clove garlic, minced- 170g. cream cheese- 1 egg- 3 Tbsp. half-and-half (cream)- 1 tsp. cumin- Dash salt and Pepper- Water


How to prepare:

1. Slice the tops off the peppers. Pull out the seeds and the cores. Dice 1 red pepper. Set aside. Save the tops.

2. Combine the diced red pepper and ground veal or chicken in a mixing bowl. Add the green onions and garlic. Stir in soft cream cheese and blend with a wooden spoon.3. Stir in the egg and half-and-half, then add the grated cheese. Season with cumin and salt and pepper.4. Preheat oven to 180°C.

5. Place the pepper shells in a baking dish that will hold them snugly together. Spoon the filling into the peppers. Replace the tops. Pour 3 tablespoons of water around the peppers. 6. Bake at 180°C until the filling is puffed and the peppers are soft, about 40 minutes. Serve immediately.