Imagine a bite-sized appetizer that combines the creamy richness of cream cheese, the zesty crunch of everything bagel seasoning, and the sweet, vibrant flavor of mini peppers. These Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers are not just a recipe; they're a flavor explosion that will have your guests begging for more! Perfect for game day, cocktail parties, or even a quick, impressive snack, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet treat that looks like it came straight from a trendy restaurant's appetizer menu.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 12 mini sweet peppers, halved and seeded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
- 1 tbsp green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Remove cream cheese from refrigerator and let soften at room temperature for approximately 15-20 minutes to ensure easy mixing and spreading.
- Wash mini sweet peppers thoroughly under cool running water. Pat dry completely using clean paper towels.
- Carefully slice each mini pepper in half lengthwise using a sharp knife. Remove seeds and inner membranes to create a clean, open boat-like shape for stuffing.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and finely chopped green onions. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Using a small spoon or piping bag, fill each pepper half generously with the cream cheese and green onion mixture, ensuring an even and slightly rounded top.
- Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning generously over the filled pepper halves, ensuring complete coverage of the cream cheese surface.
- Arrange stuffed peppers on a serving platter, ensuring they are positioned attractively and with minimal overlap.
- Serve immediately at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture. Can be prepared up to 2 hours in advance and refrigerated before serving.
Tips
- Temperature Matters: Let your cream cheese soften naturally at room temperature for 15-20 minutes. This ensures smooth, easy mixing and spreading.
- Pat Those Peppers Dry: After washing, thoroughly dry the peppers with paper towels. Excess moisture can make your filling soggy and less appealing.
- Piping Hack: For a professional look, use a piping bag or a zip-lock bag with the corner snipped off to fill peppers evenly and neatly.
- Make Ahead Friendly: You can prepare these up to 2 hours in advance and refrigerate. Just let them sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
- Seasoning Secret: Don't be shy with the everything bagel seasoning! It's the magic that transforms this appetizer from good to absolutely irresistible.
- Serving Tip: Arrange on a beautiful platter with minimal overlap to showcase the vibrant colors and appetizing presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 20mg
