Cooking Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the broiler on high with the oven rack about 5-inches from heat. Toss the
Mini Peppers (2 pckg)
with
Olive Oil (15 mL)
and
Kosher Salt (3 g)
, arrange them in a single layer on an aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.
Step 2
Broil until the tops are lightly charred, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 3
Let cool to room temperature for 30 minutes.
Step 4
Reduce the oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Step 5
Using the same foil-lined baking sheet, flip over each pepper so that the charred side is on the bottom. Cut and remove the top third of each pepper from stem end to tip.
Step 6
Reserve the cut-off piece for another use. Scoop out the membranes and seeds, and discard. Drain off any excess moisture.
Step 7
Whisk together the
Pepper Jack Cheese (1 packet)
and
Evaporated Milk (120 mL)
in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Whisk until smooth for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the
Cream Cheese (55 g)
and
Pickled Jalapeño Peppers (25 g)
.
Step 8
Spoon about a teaspoon of cheese mixture into each pepper, adjust accordingly depending on the size of the pepper. Do not overfill.
Step 9
Bake until the tops are golden for 10 to 12 minutes.
Step 10
Meanwhile, melt the
Unsalted Butter (30 g)
in a skillet over medium. Add the
Panko Breadcrumbs (25 g)
and
Ground Black Pepper (as needed)
cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3 more minutes.
Step 11
Sprinkle the filled mini peppers with the panko mixture and
Fresh Cilantro Leaves (2 g)
.
