Everything Bagel Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe
Vibrant mini peppers stuffed with creamy, tangy everything bagel-seasoned cream cheese, perfect for parties or snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–15 mini sweet peppers, washed and halved lengthwise, seeds removed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) if serving warm. Skip preheating for chilled peppers.
- Wash and dry mini peppers, slice each in half lengthwise, and remove seeds and membranes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, everything bagel seasoning, chopped chives, shredded cheddar cheese (if using), garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Using a piping bag or small spoon, fill each mini pepper half with the cream cheese mixture.
- For warm peppers, place stuffed peppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is slightly bubbly and peppers are tender. For chilled peppers, arrange on a platter and refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving.
- Sprinkle extra everything bagel seasoning on top for garnish and serve with toothpicks or small forks.
Notes
Serve chilled or warm, avoid overstuffing peppers, and experiment with variations like adding hot sauce or using jalapeños for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed peppers
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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