Description
These Stuffed Mini Peppers are a colorful, bite-sized appetizer or side dish filled with a savory mixture of cream cheese, herbs, and spices. They’re easy to prepare, light yet flavorful, and perfect for parties or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mini bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the peppers: Cut the mini bell peppers in half and remove the seeds. Set aside.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Stuff the peppers: Spoon the cheese mixture into each pepper half, ensuring they are well-filled.
- Chill and serve: Arrange the stuffed peppers on a platter and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add cooked crumbled bacon or sautéed onions to the filling.
- These stuffed peppers can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Try using different cheese blends, like goat cheese or mozzarella, for a variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (Chill time: 30 minutes)
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g