Recipe for Mini Peppers Stuffed With Cream Cheese
Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
posted by Liz Berg on January 10, 2018 (updated 4/25/21)
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Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers with Sausage are an easy, impressive appetizer! Perfect for game day noshing or entertaining at home.
I used to go all out when entertaining at home. But I've grown wiser over the years. A stress-free hostess is a happy hostess! This stuffed peppers recipe is both simple to make and delicious!
Why You Should Make Stuffed Mini Peppers
The focus on entertaining should be on getting dear friends and family together, not setting the perfect table and serving a 12-course meal. Though I still aim to serve excellent food, I'd rather be a relaxed hostess than a crazy woman trapped in the kitchen!
- These super easy, cream cheese stuffed mini peppers with sausage are a cinch to prepare and will be the hit of any gathering!
- These are perfect for game day! Men (and women) love these!!
- You can prep ahead of time by cutting the peppers, making the filling and stuffing. Extend the baking time to compensate for the cold filling.
Tips for Easy Entertaining
Every year, I host my book club, dinner club and have a 4th of July neighborhood party. Plus there are those family holiday gatherings as well as having friends over for coffee, food demos, and of course, dinner. I've learned a few tricks for easy entertaining.
- Be interactive in the kitchen. That's where everyone gathers, so why not have your guests lend a hand.
- Set your table the day before. No need for fine china and crystal. My everyday white plates show off colorful foods like these gorgeous stuffed peppers beautifully!
- Supplement your menu with dinner rolls from the bakery, chunks of cheese and crackers from the grocery store, and never refuse when one of your guests asks to bring a dish!
- If you have some homemade refrigerator pickles in the fridge, they're nice for a briny contrast to richer appetizers.
How to Make this Mini Pepper Recipe
- Slice the peppers and remove the seeds
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy clean up.
- Cook and drain the sausage. Mix with the other filling ingredients
- Stuff the peppers.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes and serve hot!
Frequently Asked Questions
How Else Can You Use Mini Peppers?
Slice them in quarters lengthwise and add to a crudite platter with a tasty dip, like Classic Guacamole. Make healthy nachos by using them instead of tortilla chips. Stuff with taco meat for mini taco bites. Make mini poppers by stuffing them with cheese and wrapping them with bacon.
They are also delicious roasted; remove the stem and seeds, season, and drizzle with a little olive oil. Roast at 400-425 until soft. Or add them to a tray of other vegetables of similar sizes and roasting time for a delicious medley of roasted vegetables.
How Long Do You Cook Mini Peppers?
When you stuff them, it takes about 12-14 minutes to heat up the filling and soften the peppers at 350 degrees. If you're baking one of the many meatess mini pepper recipes, the baking time will be less.
Can You Eat Mini Peppers Raw?
Yes, they are crisp and delicious when eaten raw. Mini peppers are even sweeter than bell peppers.
Are Mini Peppers Healthy?
Yes! Besides fiber, these peppers are a delicious source of Vitamin C, A, E, B6 and Folate. Plus they're low in saturated fat.
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- More of my Best Appetizer Recipes
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh Tribelli peppers (sweet mini peppers)
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage, cooked, crumbled, drained well of fat
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove ribs and seeds. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Make the filling by mixing the sausage, cream cheese, cheddar, and Parmesan together until well combined. Taste filling and add salt and/or pepper if needed.
- Fill the peppers with the sausage mixture. Bake for 12-14 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
If any of the pepper halves won't sit upright on the baking sheet, remove thin slices of pepper from their bottoms to make them stable.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
15 Serving Size:
2 stuffed peppers
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 195 Total Fat: 16g Saturated Fat: 7g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 9g Cholesterol: 39mg Sodium: 377mg Carbohydrates: 5g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 2g Protein: 9g
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Recipe for Mini Peppers Stuffed With Cream Cheese
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