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Baked Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers

These cream cheese stuffed peppers are made with sweet mini peppers, seasoned cream cheese, and a melty shredded cheese blend. They bake until the filling is golden and bubbly, and they only take 25 minutes from start to finish. With just a handful of simple ingredients, they make the perfect bite-sized appetizer for parties, game day, or an easy snack the whole family loves.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 220kcal
Author: Samantha Erb

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mini peppers
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup pizza cheese A blend of cheeses like mozzaralla, parmesan and romano
  • 1 tablespoon dried chives
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, shredded cheese and seasonings. Use a hand mixer to combine all of it. Set it to the side.
  • Slice all of the mini peppers length wise and remove any seeds.
  • Use a spoon or small spatula to fill each of the peppers. Fill it up to the tops of each pepper. This keeps the cheese inside the pepper instead of spilling out once it is cooked.
  • Lay the peppers on a baking sheet.
  • Bake them for 8 minutes. Once they are done cooking, turn the broiler on high and cook for 2 minutes longer to get the tops a little brown.
  • Garnish with fresh chives, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use block cream cheese (not the tub kind) and let it soften at room temperature first so the filling mixes up smooth and stays thick. There is no need to pre-cook the mini peppers since they soften in the oven. Fill each pepper level with the cut edge to keep the cheese from spilling. Watch closely during the 2-minute broil, as the tops brown fast. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended since the peppers get watery.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3021IU | Vitamin C: 97mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 1mg