Irresistible Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers in 30 Minutes
Cream cheese stuffed peppers are a simple and delicious appetizer or snack. They combine creamy cheese with fresh peppers for a flavorful bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 stuffed pepper halves 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and parsley.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each pepper half.
- Place peppers on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until the peppers soften and the filling is slightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.
- Adjust seasonings to your taste.
- For a spicy version, add diced jalapeños to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper half
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg