Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers are a vibrant and flavorful appetizer that combines crunchy sweet peppers with a rich, creamy cheese filling. Each bite delivers an irresistible blend of textures and tastes, making them perfect for parties or cozy nights in. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, these mini peppers will impress your guests and elevate any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 (12 stuffed peppers) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mini sweet peppers, halved and seeded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp chives or green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the mini sweet peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, garlic powder, chives, and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Generously fill each pepper half with the cream cheese mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until tender and slightly golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed peppers (approx. 80g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://carmenrecipes.com/cream-cheese-stuffed-mini-peppers/