Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers with Cream Cheese

These Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers with Cream Cheese are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that’s perfect for any occasion.

The mini bell peppers are sweet and crisp, and when stuffed with a creamy, savory cream cheese filling, they become a burst of flavor in every bite.

You can customize the filling with herbs, spices, or even add-ins like bacon or herbs, making them as simple or fancy as you like.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These stuffed mini bell peppers are the perfect balance of sweet, crunchy peppers and creamy, flavorful cream cheese. They are bite-sized, making them great for parties, BBQs, or as an easy snack for kids.

The best part? They are incredibly versatile and can be customized to suit your taste. Plus, they’re quick to prepare and look stunning on any appetizer platter.

Ingredients:

• 12 mini bell peppers, halved and deseeded
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley or additional chives, for garnish (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Prepare the Mini Bell Peppers: Wash the mini bell peppers, then slice them in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), minced garlic, chopped chives (if using), smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well-combined.
3. Stuff the Peppers: Using a spoon, fill each mini bell pepper half with the cream cheese mixture, packing it in gently to ensure each one is fully stuffed.
4. Chill and Serve: Once the peppers are stuffed, arrange them on a serving platter. You can serve them immediately or refrigerate them for 30 minutes for an even more refreshing taste. Garnish with additional fresh parsley or chives before serving.

Expert Tips for the Recipe:

• Add-Ins: To add more flavor, consider mixing in crispy bacon, chopped olives, or finely diced jalapeños into the cream cheese filling for extra flavor and texture.
• Make-Ahead: These stuffed mini bell peppers can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 1-2 hours before serving.
• Herb Variations: If you don’t have chives, you can use other fresh herbs like basil, dill, or parsley for different flavor profiles.

Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers with Cream Cheese

These Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers with Cream Cheese are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that’s perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  

• 12 mini bell peppers halved and deseeded
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped (optional)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley or chives for garnish optional

Instructions

 

• Slice the mini bell peppers in half, removing seeds and membranes.
• Mix cream cheese, Parmesan, sour cream, garlic, chives, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
• Stuff each pepper half with the cream cheese mixture.
• Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs.