Description
Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers are a delicious and easy appetizer that combines the sweetness of mini peppers with a creamy, cheesy filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound mini sweet peppers
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cut the mini peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Using a spoon or a piping bag, fill each half of the mini peppers with the cream cheese mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is slightly golden.
- If using chives, sprinkle them over the stuffed peppers before serving.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños to the cream cheese mixture.
- For a healthier option, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg