Peperoncini Lox Poppers Appetizer

Servings:

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

This is a spin on jalapeno poppers—a very retro version. The spicy and acidic pepproncini is subdued with creamy cheese, herbacious chives, and sweet and savory flavors of Worcestershire, Dijon, and honey. If the smoked salmon breaks apart, simply skewer it with a toothpick to hold together.

Ingredients

14 whole, large peperoncini, drained
2 oz cream cheese, softened
2 oz goat cheese, softened
2 tsp lemon zest
2 tsp lemon juice
⅓ c chives
1 ½ tsp fresh cracked pepper
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp honey
3 oz smoked salmon slices cut into strips about
Toothpicks

Instructions

In a small bowl, whip together the cream cheese, goat cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, chives, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and honey. Set aside.
Make a slit on one side of the pepperoncini and fill each one with 2-3 tsp of cheese filling. Wrap each pepper in a strip of salmon and serve chilled.