Chili peppers stuffed with Quartirolo Lombardo DOP cheese represent a true culinary encounter between Northern and Southern Italy. This pairing combines two of the country’s most characteristic food traditions into a single bite that is as surprising as it is delicious. It’s an innovative fusion that not only enhances the qualities of both ingredients but also creates a completely new taste experience.
The round chili peppers selected for this recipe are known for their inherent sweetness and crispy exterior, making them particularly pleasant to bite into. These characteristics make them the ideal shell for Quartirolo Lombardo, a soft and flavorful DOP cheese, appreciated for its creamy texture and delicately aromatic taste. The combination of crispy, sweet chili peppers and soft, flavorful cheese creates a contrast of textures and flavors that is simply irresistible.
The preparation process for chilis stuffed with Quartirolo DOP is meticulous and requires precision. Each chili is carefully selected and prepared to maintain its integrity during stuffing. Then, Quartirolo cheese is gently placed inside each chili, ensuring that every bite is generously filled.
This dish is ideal as an appetizer at a festive meal, part of a buffet on special occasions, or simply as a flavorful and distinctive snack.
Beyond their aesthetic qualities, chili peppers stuffed with Quartirolo DOP cheese also offer an explosion of flavors that will satisfy your palate. The mild spiciness of the chili peppers perfectly complements the rich and full-bodied taste of the cheese, creating a perfect balance between the two.
Ingredients:
Ingredients: chili peppers 42%, sunflower oil, extra virgin olive oil, “FRESH QUARTIROLO LOMBARDO DOP CHEESE” 21%, CTQL license no. 02/2018 (COW’S MILK, RENNET, salt), salt, vinegar (may contain NATURAL SULFITES), sugar, stabilizer: corn starch. Produced in a factory that uses wheat, fish, and celery products.
Storage
After opening, keep refrigerated and add oil to the surface to preserve the product. Store away from direct sunlight.
