Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Peppers

• 6 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli 4 Cheese Italian Blend, cut into quarters
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped kalamata olives
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 16 mini sweet bell peppers (any color), cut in half
• lengthwise, seeded, stems intact

1. Heat gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
2. Place 4 Cheese Italian Blend quarters into food processor bowl fitted with metal blade; pulse until coarsely chopped.
3. Add cream cheese; pulse until well mixed.
4. Transfer mixture to bowl.
5. Stir in 2 tablespoons basil, olives, garlic and lemon zest until well mixed.
6. Spoon about 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese mixture into each pepper half.
7. Place peppers directly onto grill.
8. Grill 8-12 minutes or until peppers are softened and mixture is heated through and lightly browned.
9. Garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons basil.
10. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

italian blend, cream cheese, fresh basil, olives, fresh garlic, freshly grated lemon zest, sweet bell peppers

Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/3805/mediterranean-stuffed-sweet-peppers (may not work)