Description
A colorful and easy-to-make appetizer with creamy herbed cheese filling, perfect for parties or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 mini bell peppers, halved and deseeded
- 5 oz cream cheese
- 1/8 cup diced white onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 minced garlic clove
- Handful of chopped cilantro
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper (optional)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Pinch of sweet paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 360°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook onion in olive oil until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Place pepper halves on the tray, drizzle with oil, and bake for 8 minutes.
- Mix cream cheese, onion, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spoon the mixture into peppers and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned.
- Sprinkle with paprika and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: stuffed mini peppers, herbed cheese, holiday appetizers, Christmas finger foods, easy party snacks