Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 packages (4 oz each) chèvre (goat) cheese
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 16 mini sweet peppers (red, yellow and orange), halved lengthwise, seeded (1 lb)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

Instruction

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave goat cheese and whipped cream uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds or until softened. Stir in green onions, garlic, pepper flakes and salt.
  • In another small bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and melted butter.
  • Divide goat cheese mixture evenly among pepper halves. Sprinkle peppers with bread crumb mixture; gently press into goat cheese mixture. Place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 30 to 34 minutes or until tops are light golden brown and peppers are tender. Sprinkle with thyme. Serve warm.