Tomatador Ham & Cheese Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

Chef Tony Reed

Servings

4

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Cuisine

Mediterranean/European

Category

Appetizers/Snacks

Chef Tony shares this super easy tapas or appetizer recipe for Iberico Ham and Gouda Stuffed Piquillo Peppers; make these for your next happy hour with friends and pair with a Tempranillo wine and eat and drink like you’re vacationing in Spain.

This recipe uses our Tomatador Spanish-inspired Mediterranean blend with rich tomato powder, smoky paprika, a zing of vinegar, mild herbs, and more.

Check out more of Chef Tony’s recipes over on Youtube.

Tomatador Ham & Cheese Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

Ingredients

  • 5 Sweet Piquillo Peppers

  • 5 Gouda Slices

  • 1 oz Iberico Cured Ham Slices

  • 2 Tbsp Spiceology Tomatador Blend

  • Olive oil for searing

Directions

  1. Pat each piquillo dry and set on a cutting board.

  2. Lay a slice of ham on a slice of gouda. Season with Spiceology Tomatador and roll together.

  3. Take the cheese/ham roll and stuff it into the pepper. Season the outside of the pepper with Tomatador to taste.

  4. In a cast iron pan, add olive oil. Sear the peppers on each side over medium-high heat for 2 minutes, or until the peppers are charred and the cheese is melted.

  5. Plate and eat immediately.
Recipe Products
Blend

Tomatador Mediterranean Seasoning

Key Ingredients

Turmeric Root Powder, Paprika, Garlic, Onion, Tomato Powder