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Ingredients
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1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
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3 ounces pepperoni, finely chopped (about 2/3 cup)
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided
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3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
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12 multicolored baby bell peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds removed
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, pepperoni, mozzarella, 1 tablespoon basil and salt. Fill each of the bell pepper halves with about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture.
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Arrange peppers on prepared baking sheet and bake until cheese is beginning to bubble and brown, 18-20 minutes. Garnish with remaining basil. Let cool slightly before serving.