Everything Bagel Cheese-Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe
Everything Bagel Cheese-Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe
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A quick and flavorful appetizer featuring sweet mini peppers stuffed with a creamy blend of fat-free feta and light cheddar cheeses, seasoned with everything bagel spice and a hint of chili crunch for a delightful kick. Perfect for a healthy snack or party platter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: 12 stuffed mini pepper halves 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook, assembly with mild warming
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Peppers
- 1/2 lb mini sweet peppers
Cheese Mixture
- 1/4 cup fat-free feta cheese
- 2 light Laughing Cow cheddar cheese wedges
Seasonings & Garnish
- Everything bagel seasoning, to taste
- 1/2 tsp chili crunch, oil drained
- Optional: green onions or fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Peppers: Slice the mini sweet peppers in half lengthwise and carefully remove any seeds. Arrange the pepper halves on a serving platter or a sheet pan to prepare for stuffing.
- Mix the Cheese: In a small bowl, combine the fat-free feta cheese with the light Laughing Cow cheddar cheese wedges until they start to blend together.
- Warm and Season the Cheese Mixture: Microwave the cheese mixture for about 30 seconds to soften it slightly, making it easier to mix. Stir in the everything bagel seasoning and the drained chili crunch oil until the mixture is well combined and flavorful.
- Stuff the Peppers: Using a spoon, carefully fill each pepper half with the seasoned cheese mixture, spreading evenly to fill all the cavities.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the stuffed peppers on a serving dish. Optionally, garnish with chopped green onions or fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro for added color and freshness. Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp peppers and creamy, spicy filling.
Notes
- Use mini sweet peppers for a perfect bite-sized appetizer that’s easy to eat.
- Adjust everything bagel seasoning and chili crunch quantity based on your spice preference.
- These can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to a day, but are best served fresh.
- For a vegan version, substitute cheeses with plant-based alternatives.
- If microwaving is not preferred, soften cheese mixture at room temperature instead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed mini pepper halves
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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