Cold stuffed mini pepper appetizers are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed as a snack or appetizer at any gathering. With their vibrant colors and refreshing taste, these bite-sized delights are sure to be a hit with your guests. From classic fillings like tuna salad and cream cheese to creative combinations like Mediterranean salsa and quinoa, there are endless possibilities for creating delicious cold stuffed mini peppers.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
MINI STUFFED PEPPERS
Think jalapeno poppers but healthier and you control the heat. I wanted to keep it light and vegetarian but feel free to add crumbled cooked turkey bacon to the mix, if desired.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place halved peppers in a bowl. Add olive oil and salt; toss to combine.
- Mix goat cheese, Parmesan cheese, jalapeno, garlic, chives, and black pepper in a separate bowl. Stir until evenly combined. Spoon cheese mixture into pepper halves and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until peppers have softened and cheese is browned, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 7.3 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 68.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
STUFFED MINI PEPPERS RECIPE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or foil.
- Slice the peppers in half lengthwise.
- With a melon ball scoop or small spoon, scrape out the seeds and soft ribs. Repeat with the remaining peppers.
- Arrange the peppers, cut side up, on the prepared baking sheets.
- In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese with the mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, and black pepper until smooth and well blended.
- Fold in the broccoli, chopped red bell pepper, and grated carrot.
- Fill each pepper half with the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake the peppers for 10 minutes. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the peppers and return them to the oven for 1 to 2 minutes longer, or until the cheese melts.
- Remove the peppers from the oven and arrange them on a tray or platter. Serve stuffed mini peppers warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 21 g, ServingSize Serves 8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
GARLIC AND HERB STUFFED MINI PEPPERS
These stuffed sweet peppers will become your new go-to-appetizer! Filled with flavorful cheese and topped with bread crumbs, you won't believe how easy they are to put together.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h5m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Cut each sweet pepper in half lengthwise, leaving stems intact. Remove seeds and membranes. Place halved sweet peppers on pan, cut sides up.
- In small bowl, mix Boursin™ cheese, cream cheese and ground red pepper with spoon until well blended. Place cheese mixture in small resealable food-storage plastic bag. Cut 1/2 inch off 1 corner of bag. Pipe mixture evenly among pepper halves, about 2 teaspoons for each pepper.
- In another small bowl, mix bread crumbs, melted butter and pepper. Sprinkle each pepper half with about 1/2 teaspoon bread crumb mixture; gently press into cheese mixture.
- Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan cheese on each pepper. Return to oven; bake 5 to 8 minutes or until tops are brown and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Top with chives. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
GARBANZO-STUFFED MINI PEPPERS
Mini peppers are so colorful and are the perfect size for a two-bite appetizer. They have all the crunch of pita chips but without the extra calories. -Christine Hanover, Lewiston, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 32 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a dry small skillet, toast cumin seeds over medium heat until aromatic, 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer to a food processor. Add garbanzo beans, cilantro, water, vinegar and salt; pulse until blended., Spoon into pepper halves. Top with additional cilantro. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 15 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right mini peppers: Look for mini peppers that are firm and brightly colored, with no blemishes or bruises. The size of the mini peppers will determine how many fillings you can fit inside each one, so choose the size that best suits your needs.
- Prepare the mini peppers properly: Before stuffing the mini peppers, wash them thoroughly and remove the tops. You can also remove the seeds and ribs if desired, but this is not necessary.
- Use a variety of fillings: The possibilities for fillings are endless! Get creative and use your favorite ingredients. Some popular fillings include tuna salad, chicken salad, egg salad, guacamole, hummus, and cheese.
- Chill before serving: Once the mini peppers are stuffed, chill them for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and make the mini peppers even more refreshing.
Conclusion:
Cold stuffed mini pepper appetizers are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or party food. They are perfect for any occasion, and they can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different variations to choose from, you are sure to find a recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful appetizer, give cold stuffed mini peppers a try!
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