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Stuffed pepperoncini

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This recipe is perfect as an appetizer or crowds, delicious straight out of the oven as it is at room temperature
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If you can't find fresh pepperoncini, any other small mild peppers will work, like mini bell peppers. This recipe is a local classic, stuffed with fresh anchovies mozzarella, and fisherman's bread (a dried bread used in lots of southern Italian recipes). is perfect as an appetizer, as delicious straight out of the oven as it is at room temperature.

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Ingredients:

Makes 30 stuffed pepperoncini or 10 stuffed bell peppers

  • About 30 pepperoncini (or any small fresh pepper) or 10 bell peppers
  • 3/4 cup fisherman's bread (or dried stale bread, crumbled into pieces)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 5tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup cubed pancetta
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 5anchovy fillets, finely chopped
  • Handful torn basil leaves
  • 3/4 cup cubed fresh mozzarella
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

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