If you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer or main course, crab and cheese stuffed mini peppers are an excellent choice. These bite-sized appetizers are sure to be a hit at your next party, gathering, or even served as a light and refreshing meal. They combine the flavors of crab, cheese, and peppers to create a satisfying and delicious dish. Plus, they're made with just a few simple ingredients and can be prepared in advance, making them perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute entertaining.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
AIR FRYER MINI PEPPERS STUFFED WITH CHEESE AND SAUSAGE
Whether it's a formal party at your home or a casual get-together with friends, these air-fried mini peppers stuffed with cheese and sausage are a great appetizer to offer.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry
Time 1h5m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease; set aside.
- Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cut a slit in one side of each sweet pepper lengthwise from stem to tip. Brush peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil and place in the air fryer basket.
- Cook in the preheated air fryer for 3 minutes. Shake the basket and cook until peppers start to brown and soften, about 3 minutes more. Remove peppers and let stand until cool enough to handle; leave air fryer on.
- While peppers are cooling, stir together sausage, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, blue cheese, chives, garlic, and black pepper in a medium bowl until well combined. Mix bread crumbs with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl.
- Spoon cheese mixture into each pepper and sprinkle with bread crumb mixture. Place stuffed peppers in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary, and cook until filling is heated through and bread crumbs are toasted, 4 to 5 minutes. Cool slightly; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 158.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
MINI BELL PEPPERS STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE
This side dish is a way to take advantage of the mini sweet peppers that are showing up by the bag in supermarkets. They should be roasted briefly and not peeled. My oldest brother, Dan, and his wife, Margaret, hosted a wonderful party in Minneapolis in May to celebrate their 50th anniversary. The savory food on the gorgeous vegetarian buffet was catered by the well-known Minneapolis restaurant Lucia's, whose chef/owner, Lucia Watson, is a friend of the family. One of my favorite items was minipeppers stuffed with goat cheese, the inspiration for this recipe. Mini sweet peppers have begun to proliferate in supermarkets; the ones I'm finding come in 12-ounce bags, roughly 12 to a bag (though they range in size, some being about two inches long, others about three), usually a mix of red and yellow. They are thin skinned, with very small seedpods and membranes. I roast them briefly to soften them and sweeten the flavor. There is no need to peel them, and they should not be roasted so long that the skin loosens. You will probably have a little filling left over, but it's nice as a spread so it won't go to waste. These will keep for 3 days in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories side dish
Time 40m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil. Place peppers on the baking sheet and roast 8 to10 minutes (small peppers - less than 2 inches long - will cook faster), turning them over halfway through. The peppers should be soft but not charred, except perhaps in a few spots. Remove from heat and allow to cool. If there are some larger peppers in the bag and they haven't softened in 10 minutes, return to oven for another 5.
- While peppers are cooling, make filling. Combine goat cheese, cottage cheese and yogurt in a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process until mix is very smooth, at least one minute. Scrape down sides of bowl and process for another minute. Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a 3/8-inch star tip.
- When peppers have cooled, slice off ends just below the shoulders. Carefully remove any seeds and membranes. The peppers should be intact, but sometimes, they split down one side. Place any that have not split upright in a small glass or cup to facilitate filling, and pipe in goat cheese mix. Lay those that have split on a plate, pipe on the filling and close the pepper around the filling. Arrange stuffed peppers on a plate or platter. Serve at once, or chill until 30 minutes before serving. Bring to room temperature so cheese is soft and creamy.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 97, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 165 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CRAB-STUFFED JALAPENOS
"This is always a hit when my husband and I bring them to parties. They're especially great for sporting events and always seem to compliment the other food being served," says Susan Dugat of Rockport, Texas.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut stems off jalapenos; remove seeds and membranes; set aside. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder until blended. Stir in crab and cheese. , Transfer to a resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of the bag. Pipe filling into jalapenos. Wrap each with a piece of bacon; secure with toothpicks. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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
COTTAGE CHEESE-STUFFED MINI PEPPERS
Make the most out of your end-of-summer produce with these Cottage Cheese-Stuffed Mini Peppers! Colorful mini sweet peppers get stuffed with a mixture of cheese, fresh basil and more in this delicious recipe for Cottage Cheese-Stuffed Mini Peppers.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings, 4 stuffed pepper halves each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat broiler.
- Place peppers, cut sides up, on baking sheet.
- Mix all remaining ingredients except shredded cheese until blended; spoon into pepper shells.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Broil, 4 inches from heat, 2 to 4 min. or until cheese is hot and bubbly, and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.6647 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g
CRAB-STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
This is so good. The stuffing is just as good baked in a casserole dish and served that way. You may adjust the seasonings for your taste.
Provided by Margie Brock
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sauté vegetables, excluding bell peppers, in margarine.
- Mix with crab meat and breadcrumbs.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. (If dry, add a small amount of water).
- Stuff bell peppers and cover tops with cheese.
- Bake 350°F for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.8, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 28.4, Sodium 766.9, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.2, Protein 14.5
CRAB-STUFFED MINI PUFFS
These tender puffs from our home economists feature a fast mouthwatering seafood spread. Because of their smaller size, the savory bites are an ideal addition to brunch buffets, spring luncheons or parties.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat until smooth and shiny., Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Immediately split puffs open; remove and discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs completely., For filling, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, salt, dill, lemon juice and pepper in a bowl. Fold in the crab. Fill bottom halves of puffs; replace tops. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 554mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
### Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- If you don't have crab meat, you can use shrimp, lobster, or another type of seafood.
- Be sure to cook the stuffing until it is heated through, but not overcooked.
- Serve the mini peppers warm, as an appetizer or main course.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the stuffing.
- For a vegetarian dish, omit the crab meat and add extra vegetables to the stuffing.
### Conclusion:
Crab and cheese stuffed mini peppers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can be made ahead of time. With their creamy, cheesy filling and crispy bell pepper shells, these mini peppers are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give crab and cheese stuffed mini peppers a try. You won't be disappointed!
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