Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
6 unit

Hungarian hot peppers

cored and seeded

8 oz

cream cheese

softened

0.75 tbsp

garlic salt

3 tbsp

parmesan cheese

grated

2 tsp

Italian seasoning

0.33 cup

bread crumbs

flavored

1 tbsp

olive oil

3 piece

anchovies

chopped

0.33 cup

Italian sausage

cooked, crumbled

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
~4 min

Remove tops from peppers.

Step 3
~4 min

Core and seed the peppers.

Step 4
~4 min

In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, garlic salt, grated parmesan or romano cheese, Italian seasoning, bread crumbs, olive oil, and chopped anchovies (or crumbled Italian sausage).

Step 5
~4 min

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

Step 6
~4 min

Stuff each hot pepper with the cream cheese mixture.

Step 7
~4 min

Make a small slit (about 1-1 1/2 inch) in each pepper to prevent the stuffing from bursting during baking.

Key Technique: Stuffing
Step 8
~4 min

Lay the stuffed peppers on a baking sheet.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 9
~4 min

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is lightly browned.

Step 10
~4 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of Italian seasoning to your taste.

For a spicier dish, leave some seeds in the peppers.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled a day ahead and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer or side dish.

Great with crusty bread for dipping.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled meats
Antipasto platter

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Hungary

Cultural Significance

Popular appetizer in Hungarian cuisine, often served during festive occasions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Party
Holiday
Appetizer
Snack

Popularity Score

65/100

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