Description
Stuffed mini peppers are a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual family dinner or a festive gathering. These colorful gems are not only visually appealing but also versatile, allowing you to customize fillings to suit your taste. Imagine biting into a juicy sweet pepper filled with a savory mixture of ground meat and cheese, seasoned to perfection. This easy recipe is quick to prepare and promises delightful results that will impress your guests or satisfy your cravings. Serve them as appetizers, snacks, or even as part of a main course alongside fresh salads for a balanced meal. Get ready to enjoy these delicious stuffed mini peppers!
Ingredients
- Mini sweet peppers
- Ground turkey or beef
- Cream cheese or cheddar cheese
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking tray.
- Slice mini sweet peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds; place cut-side up on the tray.
- In a skillet, cook ground meat over medium heat until browned. Drain fat, then stir in garlic powder and onion powder.
- Remove from heat and fold in cheese until melted.
- Generously stuff each pepper half with the meat-and-cheese mixture.
- Bake for 20 minutes until edges are charred and filling is bubbly. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed mini peppers (90g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg