Cretan Cheese Stuffed Peppers
Summery Florina peppers stuffed with cheese, Greek yogurt, and bacon.
Ingredients
- 10 long Florina red peppers
- 500 grams mashed feta cheese or Cretan myzithra
- 500 grams Greek yogurt strained
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 6 slices bacon or ham, finely chopped
- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Prepare the peppers:
- If they are large, remove the top and cut them in half lengthwise.
- If they are small, slice around the stem and create a hinged lid.
- Blanch the peppers in salted boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and let cool.
Prepare the filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed feta or myzithra, Greek yogurt, parsley, and bacon or ham.
- Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
- Fill the peppers with the cheese mixture using a spoon.
Bake and serve:
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the tops of the filling are lightly browned.
- Serve warm as a meze, side dish, or part of a Cretan-style table.
Notes
- Per serving (1 pepper): ~245 calories. This will vary slightly depending on the fat content of the cheese/yogurt and the size of the peppers.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcal
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