Oven-Baked Cheese-Stuffed Meatball Peppers

Steps

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1. 1
   Soak the stale bread, squeeze out excess water, then place it in a bowl with the ground meat, egg, and grated cheese.
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   Mix and knead patiently until the filling turns soft and well combined; if it's too dry, add another egg to loosen it.
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   Season with a little salt, then press a large cube of cheese into the center of the mixture—this is the secret that makes it melt beautifully inside.
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   Cover the cheese completely with the meat mixture so nothing leaks out during baking.
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   Halve the bell peppers, remove the seeds, generously fill them with the mixture, then arrange in a baking dish and drizzle with a little olive oil.
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   Bake in the oven at about 400°F (200°C); in the last five minutes, pull them out and sprinkle grated cheese on top.
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   Return to the oven for a total bake time of about 30 minutes, until golden and crispy on top, then enjoy.
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