Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe
Delicious and easy Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers recipe featuring sweet mini peppers filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese, and flavorful green onions. Baked until tender and bubbly, these stuffed peppers make a perfect appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Peppers
- 12 mini sweet peppers (halved and seeded)
Cheese Filling
- 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.
- Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Stuff Peppers: Spoon the cheese mixture evenly into each halved and seeded mini sweet pepper, filling them generously.
- Arrange Peppers: Place the stuffed peppers on a baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced for uniform cooking.
- Bake: Bake the stuffed 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 snack.
Notes
- You can substitute cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese for a dairy-free variation.
- Use pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick or mild cheddar for a milder flavor.
- Ensure mini peppers are halved and seeds removed for easy stuffing.
- These peppers can be made ahead and refrigerated; reheat before serving.
- Add finely chopped jalapeño or red pepper flakes to the filling for extra heat.
