Description
Stuffed mini peppers are colorful, bite-sized appetizers packed with creamy cheese and herbs. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or weeknight treats, these little gems are easy to customize and full of bold flavor.
Ingredients
20 mini sweet peppers
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup shredded cheddar
2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: chopped cooked turkey bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, jalapeño, or pesto
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Wash the mini sweet peppers, slice in half lengthwise, and remove seeds.
3. Mix cream cheese, shredded cheddar, herbs, and seasonings until smooth.
4. Spoon or pipe the filling into each pepper half and place on a baking sheet.
5. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until filling is bubbly and slightly golden.
6. Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes at the end to crisp tops, or top with breadcrumbs or parmesan.
Notes
Mini peppers don’t require parboiling—just slice and stuff.
To make it heartier, add quinoa, shredded chicken, or lentils.
Perfect served hot or at room temperature. Watch closely when broiling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed halves
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: mini peppers, stuffed, appetizer, cream cheese, party food