Colorful Bell Pepper Cheese Gratin
How to Make a Delicious Bell Pepper Gratin Stuffed with Flavorful Ingredients
The delightful combination of bell peppers and gratin! Even after baking in the oven, the vibrant colors of the bell peppers remain beautifully intact. The sweetness of the bell peppers paired with the rich gratin makes it a satisfying meal on its own. It’s perfect as a main dish, a dessert, or a snack. Enjoy this wonderfully delicious bell pepper gratin!
Gratin Ingredients- Bell Pepper: 1 large (about 3-4 inches tall, with the top sliced off to create a lid)
- Sweet Corn Kernels: 25g (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- Ham: 20g (diced into bite-sized pieces)
- Onion: 1/2 medium (finely chopped)
- Mayonnaise: 2 Tbsp
- Tomato Ketchup: 2 Tbsp
- Grated Parmesan Cheese: a pinch (for extra flavor)
Topping Ingredients- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: Generous amount (as much as you like!)
- Corn Kernels: A sprinkle (for garnish)
- Chopped Parsley: A pinch (for color and aroma)
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: Generous amount (as much as you like!)
- Corn Kernels: A sprinkle (for garnish)
- Chopped Parsley: A pinch (for color and aroma)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, steam the sweet corn kernels for about 15 minutes until tender and slightly sweet. This enhances their natural flavor and creates a lovely texture.
Step 2
Prepare the filling ingredients. Finely shred the cabbage and finely chop the onion. Dice the ham into small, manageable pieces. Combine all these prepared ingredients in a bowl.
Step 3
Wash the bell peppers thoroughly under running water and pat them completely dry with paper towels. Carefully slice off the top 3cm of each bell pepper to create a lid. Scoop out the seeds and pith from the inside of the bell peppers, making sure not to pierce the skin. This step prepares the bell peppers to be filled.
Step 4
Trim the cut lid of the bell pepper to a height of about 3cm. This ensures the lid fits nicely and the gratin holds its shape well when baked.
Step 5
Now, generously stuff the prepared mixture into the hollowed-out bell peppers. The raw vegetables and ham will cook together beautifully inside the pepper.
Step 6
Top the filled bell peppers generously with shredded mozzarella cheese. The melting cheese will create a wonderfully gooey and savory layer. For an extra touch of color and sweetness, sprinkle some additional corn kernels and chopped parsley over the cheese.
Step 7
Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for approximately 13-15 minutes, or until the mozzarella cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. (Tip: You don’t need to bake the bell pepper lids separately; they can be baked alongside the filled peppers to retain their moisture and flavor.)
