Description
Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers are a colorful and irresistible appetizer that perfectly combines the sweetness of mini bell peppers with a creamy, flavorful filling. These delightful bites are quick to prepare, making them ideal for parties, picnics, or a cozy night in. Each pepper is bursting with flavor and offers a satisfying crunch, promising to impress your guests and become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mini bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp chives or green onions (finely chopped)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: shredded cheese or breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice mini peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, garlic powder, chives, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Generously fill each pepper half with the cream cheese mixture.
- Place stuffed peppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes until tender and golden.
- Serve warm on a platter and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg