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Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers

These vibrant appetizers combine creamy cheese filling with sweet mini bell peppers for a deliciously easy treat, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
  • 2 Tablespoons Chives (sliced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Peppers
  • 12 pieces Mini Bell Peppers Halved and seeded

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by halving the mini bell peppers and removing any seeds.
Mixing the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, sliced chives, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Stuffing the Peppers
  1. Using a small spoon, take generous amounts of the cheese mixture and stuff each half of the bell pepper until filled.
Cooking Options
  1. You can serve these delicious stuffed peppers cold or preheat your oven to 400°F and roast the stuffed peppers for about 8 minutes, then broil for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Serving
  1. Garnish with additional chives or crushed red pepper if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

For added flavor, consider spices like paprika or cumin. Leftover cheese mixture can be used as a spread on crackers or bread.