Filled Peppers

Ingredients needed:
3 red bell peppers
2 green or yellow bell peppers
1 cup ground veal/chicken
3 green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
170g. cream cheese
1 egg- 3 Tbsp. half-and-half (cream)
1 tsp. cumin
Dash salt and Pepper
Water


How to prepare:

1. Slice the tops off the peppers. Pull out the seeds and the cores. Dice 1 red pepper. Set aside. Save the tops.
2. Combine the diced red pepper and ground veal or chicken in a mixing bowl. Add the green onions and garlic. Stir in soft cream cheese and blend with a wooden spoon.
3. Stir in the egg and half-and-half, then add the grated cheese. Season with cumin and salt and pepper.
4. Preheat oven to 180°C.
5. Place the pepper shells in a baking dish that will hold them snugly together. Spoon the filling into the peppers. Replace the tops. Pour 3 tablespoons of water around the peppers. 
6. Bake at 180°C until the filling is puffed and the peppers are soft, about 40 minutes. Serve immediately.