mini pepper " surfboards" with chowabunga chowchow

Name: Mini Pepper " Surfboards" with Chowabunga ChowChow
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 medium mini peppers, cut in half vertically; 1 1/2 cup(s) fresh shaved parmesan cheese, chopped slightly; 1 cup(s) finely chopped cooked bacon pieces; 1/2 cup(s) finely crushed fresh crispy onion pieces; 1 cup(s) fresh snap peas, strings removed, chopped; 1/3 cup(s) asparagus, finely chopped; 3 cup(s) fresh corn kernels( 3 ears); 1/2 cup(s) finely chopped jarred qmild banana peppers; 1/2 cup(s) diced green onions; 2 tablespoon(s) rice vinegar; 2 teaspoon(s) sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper

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Lori McLain

Denton, TX

Updated on Jan 20, 2016

I love sweet crunchy mini peppers! I created these for the 2015 World Food Championships and we love them at home for game watching and tailgate parties. the mini peppers do look a little like a surfboard so I named the optional chow chow topping Chowabunga ! really easy !

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield 24 mini pepper halves

Ingredients

12 medium mini peppers, cut in half vertically
1 1/2 cups fresh shaved parmesan cheese, chopped slightly
1 cup finely chopped cooked bacon pieces
1/2 cup finely crushed fresh crispy onion pieces
1 cup fresh snap peas, strings removed, chopped
1/3 cup asparagus, finely chopped
3 cups fresh corn kernels( 3 ears)
1/2 cup finely chopped jarred qmild banana peppers
1/2 cup diced green onions
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

How To Make mini pepper " surfboards" with chowabunga chowchow

Step 1

Directions for the Mini Pepper "Surfboards" :

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees . Spray a small cookie sheet with cooking spray.
Step 3

In a medium bowl, mix together the fresh parmesan, bacon and crushed onions. Stuff each pepper half and place side-by-side on prepared cookie sheet.
Step 4

Place in 375 degree oven and bake 15 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and cool 1-2 minutes.
Step 5

Directions for the Chowabunga Chow Chow:
Step 6

Pull strings from snap peas. Place in mini food chopper and pulse until chopped fairly fine.
Step 7

Place asparagus and half of the corn kernels in chopper and pulse until rough chopped. Place peppers in chopper and pulse until finely chopped.
Step 8

In a medium bowl, combine snap peas, asparagus, corn, peppers, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Combine thoroughly, then cover and set aside in fridge for fifteen minutes or more.
Step 9

TO SERVE: Place one pepper half on small plate. Top with 1 T of chow chow. Serve extra Chowabunga Chow Chow on the side. Makes 24 mini pepper halves with chow chow.
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