Description
These stuffed mini peppers are a delightful and easy appetizer or snack. Filled with a creamy, savory mixture, they are perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mini bell peppers
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the mini peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
- Season the cream cheese mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each pepper half.
- Place the stuffed peppers on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can add cooked crumbled bacon or other desired fillings to the cream cheese mixture.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling.
- These can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed pepper halves
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg