Banana Pepper Appetizers

By calypan

Ingredients

• 10 banana peppers
• 1 package (8 ounces) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (softened or cubed), softened
• 1 egg
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pepperoni
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Cut peppers in half lengthwise; open and lay flat. Remove seeds if desired.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and egg until blended. Stir in the cheddar, mozzarella, onion and pepperoni. Spoon into peppers.
Place in two 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans and drizzle with oil. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: 20 appetizers.