Prosciutto Wrapped Jalapeno Peppers Stuffed With Goat Cheese Food

GOAT CHEESE STUFFED BABY PEPPERS

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the top third of the oven and preheat the broiler to high.
• On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the peppers with the olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt and arrange them cut-side down. Broil until beginning to brown and soften slightly, about 4 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature.
• In a medium bowl, combine the goat cheese, mascarpone, orange zest, lemon zest and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well with a rubber spatula. Place the cheese mixture in a piping bag with a decorative tip. Fill each pepper evenly with the cheese mixture, being careful not to overfill. Sprinkle with the chives. Store in the refrigerator if not serving immediately.

BAKED PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 deg F. Line rimmed pan with foil, and coat with cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cheeses, scallion, and lemon zest.
• Wear rubber gloves to protect hands and halve the jalapenos lengthwise. Remove ribs and seeds. Stuff each half with the cheese mixture, making sure to use all of the cheese.
• Wrap 1 slice of prosciutto around each pepper half, overlapping the ends on the bottom of the jalapeno.
• Arrange on baking sheet and bake on center rack of oven until the prosciutto is slightly crispy, about 15 minutes.

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED JALAPENO PEPPERS STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Make the dip by combining the mayonnaise, lemon juice, cumin, oregano and honey and a small bowl, Cover and chill until needed. Before serving, bring to room temperature.
• Preheat the oven to 450.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide and stuff the half peppers with the goat cheese. Wrap each half pepper with half the prosciutto and set on the baking sheet, stuffed side up.
• Drizzle the peppers with olive oil. Roast 15 - 20 minutes or until just tender.
• Arrange the peppers on a serving platter with the dipping sauce in the middle.

GRILLED PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED FIGS STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the grill and brush with a grill brush to remove any excess crud and fat. After brushing, run an oiled towel over the grates to pick up any loosened crud or soot.
• Drizzle each fig half with vinegar and fill each fig center with goat cheese. Sprinkle a couple flakes of crushed red pepper, if using, on top of the goat cheese and wrap each fig with a slice of prosciutto. Paint the outside of each fig very lightly with olive oil.
• Put the figs on a cooler spot of the preheated grill. The idea here is that we want to grill the figs gently to cook the fig all the way through but to still get the char on the outside. Grill the figs on all sides so the prosciutto is starting to become crispy and the fig feels soft when squeezed, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• While the figs are grilling, in a large bowl, toss the arugula with a little extra-virgin olive oil, some balsamic vinegar and the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Taste, and add salt, if needed. Arrange on individual serving plates or a serving platter and top with the figs. Drizzle a couple of drops of balsamic on each fig and serve.
• Its figgy delicious!