Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe
Delicious cream cheese stuffed mini sweet peppers, baked to perfection with a cheesy, flavorful filling of cream cheese, shredded cheddar or pepper jack, and green onions. These bite-sized appetizers are perfect for party snacks or a tasty side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 mini sweet peppers (halved and seeded)
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
- Chopped herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed peppers.
- Prepare filling: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, mixing until smooth and well incorporated.
- Stuff peppers: Spoon the cheese mixture evenly into each halved and seeded mini sweet pepper until filled.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the stuffed mini peppers in a single layer on a baking sheet, ensuring they are stable and spaced evenly.
- Bake: Bake the peppers in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese filling is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro if desired, and serve warm as an appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for a richer, creamier texture.
- Substitute shredded cheese with mozzarella or a spicy pepper jack for different flavor profiles.
- Mini sweet peppers can be found fresh in most grocery stores year-round.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes to the filling mixture.
- These stuffed peppers can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
