Description
These Easy Stuffed Mini Peppers are a delightful appetizer or snack that bursts with flavor. Sweet mini peppers are filled with a creamy mixture of cheeses, bacon, and seasonings, then baked to perfection. They are perfect for parties, gatherings, or even just a tasty bite at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound mini sweet peppers, halved lengthwise and seeds removed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, shredded cheddar, cooked bacon, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- Stuff the peppers: Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture into each pepper half, filling them generously.
- Bake: Arrange the stuffed peppers on the prepared baking sheet, cut side up. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and slightly golden on top.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Make them vegetarian by omitting the bacon or replacing it with chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- These can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Try adding a sprinkle of smoked paprika or hot sauce to the filling for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed halves
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
