Maque Choux Smoked Peppers

I wanted to try some different smoke recipes and have started looking through my Smoke and Spice recipe book.  So today I tried these smoked peppers.  I love the look of stuffed peppers and I utilized different colors to add to the look.

Maque Choux Smoked Peppers:

1. Slice off tops of peppers about 1/2 inch from top, remove cores and stand upright (slice a little off the bottom if peppers do not stand)
2. Melt 3 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp vegetable oil
3. Add 2 cups of corn, 1 medium onion and 1/2 a green pepper
4. Soften vegetables (about 10 minutes), then add 1/2 tsp of white pepper and salt to taste
5. Finally, add 1 cup of chicken stock (I had smoked chicken stock) and 1/4 cup half and half (I used low fat) and reduce by half
6. Remove from heat and in a separate bowl combine vegetables with 2 cups breadcrumbs and 1 egg white beaten
7. Stuff peppers and use toothpicks to close lid
8. Prepare smoker  to 200 – 225 degrees and cook for 65 – 75 minutes