Description
These Easy Stuffed Mini Peppers are the perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion. Creamy and cheesy, with a hint of smoky flavor, these bite-sized treats are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling:
- 1 pound mini sweet peppers, halved lengthwise and seeds removed
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnish:
- Chopped parsley or chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Stuff the peppers: Spoon or pipe the filling into each mini pepper half and arrange them on the baking sheet.
- Bake: for 12–15 minutes until peppers are tender and filling is heated through.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven, cool slightly, garnish with parsley or chives, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in cooked and crumbled bacon or finely chopped spinach into the filling.
- You can make these ahead and refrigerate before baking—just add 2–3 minutes to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed halves
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
