Ingredients

1/2 each medium green, sweet red, yellow and orange peppers1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Preparation

Cut each pepper half into 9 pieces. Place skin side down in an ungreased cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; sprinkle with cheese, olives and, if desired, pepper flakes.

Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until peppers are crisp-tender and cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes.