Herb Goat Cheese Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

• About 20 mini bell peppers (ends and seeds removed)
• 8 oz goat cheese (room temperature)
• 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
• 2 tablespoons scallions (thin sliced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon (fine mince)
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (fine mince)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375° F
• Line a large baking sheet with parchment or silpat
• Cream together cheese and egg yolk and sugar
• Fold in chopped herb mixture and season with salt and pepper
• Transfer cheese mixture to a plastic bag or pastry bag, and cut off the tip
• Pipe in the cheese, filling peppers about 3/4 full or less. Not too far, or the cheese will ooze out during baking.
• Bake for 30 minutes in preheated oven
• Allow to cool slightly before serving