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Stuffed Long Hot Peppers

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

Cheese Sauce

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk plus 1/2 cup extra if needed
  • 1 cup provolone shredded
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • Pinch black pepper

Breadcrumb Topping

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup fresh oregano removed from stems or 2 tbsp dried oregano

Long Hot Peppers

  • 12 Italian long hot peppers
  • 8 oz prosciutto
  • 12 oz provolone cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Equipment & Utensils

  • Small saucepan with cover
  • Whisk
  • Small fry pan
  • Large baking tray

Instructions

Cheese Sauce

  • Melt butter on medium heat in a saucepan then add flour and whisk.
  • Slowly pour milk in while whisking to create a sauce. A gentle pour is necessary to avoid lumps.
  • Add cheese and continue to whisk.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat, cover and set aside.

Breadcrumb Topping

  • Melt butter on medium heat in a fry pan then tip in breadcrumbs and oregano
  • Combine ingredients until breadcrumbs heat through and the scent of the oregano releases.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.

Long Hot Peppers

  • Cut down the middle of each pepper lengthways to open up the peppers, be careful not to cut all the way through.
  • If you prefer a less fiery dish - using your hands, pull out the membrane and seeds. Be careful not to tear the peppers when doing this.
  • Once you have pulled the membranes of the peppers away, you should be able to shake the seeds out.
  • Divide the prosciutto into 12 equal parts, then push 1 part into each pepper.
  • Do the same with the cheese, making sure to fill each pepper with as much cheese as you can.
  • Place stuffed peppers on a baking tray then drizzle with oil.
  • Place under a hot broiler (on the middle tray in your oven) for approx. 10 minutes, but watch carefully as the heat from a broiler can be unpredictable.
  • Once skins of the peppers become charred, remove from broiler.
  • If necessary, slowly reheat cheese sauce, and if needed add a little milk to get the sauce to a pourable consistency.
  • Plate two or three peppers per person, then pour sauce over peppers sparingly and garnish with a sprinkle breadcrumbs.
  • Serve immediately.