Marinated Stuffed Cherry Peppers

Ingredients

• 10 cherrys peppers
• 1 package mozzarella cheese , 7 ounce
• 5 slices prosciutto
• 2 cups olive oil
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut a circle, at an inward angle, around pepper stems. Remove tops; scoop out seeds and membranes, like a tiny pumpkin.

2. 2

   Cut mozzarella into thumbnail-sized cubes, varying sizes slightly to fit each pepper. Cut prosciutto slices in half; wrap around mozzarella cubes. Stuff into pepper openings.

3. 3

   Add olive oil to a sterilized jar or lidded container. Whisk in Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, black pepper, and pepper flakes to combine.

4. 4

   Add peppers to oil mixture; seal the jar. Marinate 5 to 6 hours. Serve straight out of the jar.