Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, uniting the sweetness of vibrant mini peppers with a creamy, flavorful cheese filling. Perfect for any gathering—whether it’s a party or a cozy night at home—these bite-sized treats are both visually stunning and deliciously satisfying. With just six ingredients and a mere 25 minutes of cooking time, they are incredibly easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Serve them warm as finger food or incorporate them into a charcuterie board; either way, they promise to be the star of the show!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb mini sweet peppers (cut lengthwise and seeds removed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
- 2 tablespoons chives (more for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chives, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Fill each mini pepper half evenly with the cheese mixture.
- Arrange the stuffed peppers on the baking sheets and bake for about 15 minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional chives if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mini pepper (30g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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