Description
Stuffed Sweet Pepper Bites are a delightful treat that combines vibrant colors and delicious flavors, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mini sweet peppers
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash the mini sweet peppers, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, garlic powder, chives, cheddar cheese, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Fill each halved sweet pepper with the cream cheese mixture.
- Drizzle the stuffed peppers with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the peppers are tender and tops are golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use vegan cream cheese and dairy-free cheese.
- For a lower-fat version, consider using Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed pepper halves
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Stuffed Sweet Peppers, Appetizer, Party Food, Vegetarian Snack