Delightful Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers are a perfect appetizer or snack, combining sweet mini peppers filled with a creamy, cheesy mixture seasoned with garlic and green onions, then baked to bubbly perfection for a warm and savory treat.
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:12 servings
Ingredients
Stuffed Mini Peppers
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 to taste
Pepper to taste
Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed peppers.
Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined into a smooth, creamy mixture.
Stuff the peppers: Spoon the cheese mixture into each halved and seeded mini sweet pepper, filling them generously.
Arrange on baking sheet: Place the stuffed mini peppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a lightly greased surface to prevent sticking.
Bake the peppers: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the cheese filling is melted and bubbly.
Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro if desired, and serve the stuffed mini peppers warm.
Notes
For a spicier kick, use pepper jack cheese or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling.
If cream cheese is too firm, microwave for 10-15 seconds to soften before mixing.
Mini sweet peppers can be substituted with small bell peppers cut into smaller pieces.
Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easier cleanup.
These can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving for convenience.
