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Instructions
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Prep your bell peppers. Using a sharp paring knife, cut The top of the bell pepper off. (see the pictures) Use your hand and the paring knife to remove all the seeds and most of the white interior.
2
Place the empty bell peppers on a parchment paper line cooking sheet.
3
Slice the onions into half-inch thick discs and place them on the parchment paper with a drizzle of olive oil.
4
In a large bowl, combine the half-and-half, corn, eggs, garlic, thyme, cheese, salt, pepper, and anchovy paste.
5
Dice the jalapeños and add them to the mixture with the instant polenta.
6
Fill the peppers with the polenta and place the pepper caps on top. Roast for 30 minutes at 400°.
7
Remove the bell pepper tops and set aside. Sprinkle ½ tablespoon of the shredded cheese on top of each pepper.
8
Finally, cook for another 20 to 25 minutes or until the filling is firm and the cheese is slightly browned on top.
9
Use the ½ cup of cilantro at the very end as a garnish. Sprinkle it over the peppers after they have finished baking and come out of the oven.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pre-roast Peppers for Tenderness 🫑Roast the hollowed bell peppers at 375°F for 10-12 minutes before filling to soften them slightly, ensuring they cook through evenly without becoming mushy when baked with the polenta filling.
- Temper Eggs Properly 🥚Slowly whisk hot polenta into beaten eggs rather than pouring eggs directly into hot polenta to prevent scrambling and create a silky, creamy filling texture.
- Balance Anchovy Umami Subtly 🐟Start with just ½ teaspoon of anchovy paste and taste as you go—it adds profound depth without fishiness when used sparingly in the polenta base.
- Choose Thick-Walled Peppers 🌶️Select bell peppers with flat bottoms and thick walls that can stand upright stably and won't collapse during the 30-35 minute bake time.
- Toast Polenta Dry First 🌾Lightly toast the instant polenta in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to deepen its corn flavor and prevent clumping in the final texture.
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