Description
Delicious mini bell peppers stuffed with a creamy cheese and bacon mixture, perfect for appetizers or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 12 mini bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spoon the cheese and bacon mixture into each halved mini pepper, filling them generously.
- Place the stuffed peppers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.