Description
Cream cheese stuffed mini peppers are a delightful appetizer that combines the sweetness of mini peppers with a rich, creamy filling.
Ingredients
- Mini sweet peppers: 12 pieces (assorted colors)
- Cream cheese: 8 oz (softened)
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
- Chives: 2 tablespoons (finely chopped)
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (freshly ground)
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the mini peppers by washing, slicing in half, and removing seeds.
- Make the cream cheese filling by mixing softened cream cheese, garlic powder, chives, and black pepper.
- Stuff the mini peppers with the cream cheese mixture.
- Place stuffed peppers on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
- Choose firm and vibrant mini peppers for the best flavor.
- Consider variations in the filling for different flavor profiles.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cream cheese, stuffed mini peppers, appetizer, easy recipe