Crab And Prosciutto Stuffed Peppers Food

CRAB-AND-CHEESE-STUFFED MINI PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
• Cut the peppers lengthwise and remove the stems, seeds and ribs. If needed, trim a small amount off the bottom of each pepper half so that it will lie flat when cut-side up (making them steady is important so the filling stays intact during baking). Chop the trimmings into small pieces and set aside.
• Toss the pepper halves in a medium bowl with the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper. Set aside.
• Stir together the softened cream cheese and reserved pepper trimmings in another medium bowl until smooth. Gently fold in the crabmeat and season with salt and pepper.
• Fill each pepper half with about 1 tablespoon of the crab mixture so it comes over the top of the pepper slightly. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake until the filling is beginning to brown, about 18 minutes. Serve warm.

CRAB-STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Sauté vegetables, excluding bell peppers, in margarine.
• Mix with crab meat and breadcrumbs.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. (If dry, add a small amount of water).
• Stuff bell peppers and cover tops with cheese.
• Bake 350°F for 30 minutes.

CRAB STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Seed and chop the tomato; chop the green onion.
• Combine all ingredients except green peppers in a bowl, stir well.
• Refrigerate for several hours.
• Cut peppers into 1 1/2 inch wide strips, then cut strips in half cross-wise.
• Spoon crab filling on to the pepper pieces, garnish if desired.
• A mixture of green and red bell peppers can be used for a festive holiday touch.
• Crab spread can also be served with toasted baguette slices.