These Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers Wrapped in Bacon are a combination of sweet and savory. They make a perfect appetizer or side dish for just about any meal. I love easy, delicious meals that don’t take a lot of time to make. I’m always on the lookout for new recipes and have found one that’s taking my family by storm. This recipe, Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers Wrapped In Bacon could not be easier to make….
The Best Bacon & Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers (video)
The best bacon and cheese stuffed mini peppers recipe! These mini bell peppers are stuffed with loads of creamy cheese, bits of bacon and spicy Tabasco pepper sauce – a delicious combination that will be a hit with everyone! I’ve made these more times than I can count and I usually double up the recipes because I can easily eat 10 of these! If you need an appetizer recipe for your next party or celebration, this is it! This low-carb appetizer also doubles as a great keto appetizer recipe!
Ingredients for Stuffed Mini Peppers
Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make this easy, cheesy appetizer!
- Mini Bell Peppers: you can also use jalapeno peppers if you want these to be extra spicy!
- Cream Cheese: soften the cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to making the filling. It will be much easier to mix it!
- Grated Cheddar Cheese: for the filling and for topping the peppers. Feel free to use other types of grated cheese, such as mozzarella, gruyere or even smoked gouda.
- Sour Cream: for making the filling.
- Bacon: smoky bacon bits add tons of great flavor to these stuffed peppers!
- Tabasco Pepper Sauce: for adding a little bit of heat to the recipe!
How to Make Bacon & Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
Smoky, spicy and cheesy stuffed mini peppers are really fun and easy to make! Here’s how I put this easy appetizer together:
- Preparing the Peppers: The first step is preparing the mini bell peppers for filling; you can also use jalapeno peppers if you want an extra kick of spiciness! Split the peppers in half and scoop out any seeds.
- Making the Filling: Next, make the filling! Render the bacon until it’s nice and crispy, then chop into small bits. Combine the bacon with softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese and seasonings.
- Filling the Peppers: Fill the prepared peppers all the way to the top, leaving a heaping amount of cheese and bacon filling on top! I also like to sprinkle on more cheddar cheese and chopped chives over the top before baking the peppers.
- Baking the Peppers: Bake the peppers until the cheese is nicely melted. NOTE: The stuffed peppers will be extremely hot when you remove them from the oven! Allow them to cool for at least 5 minutes before enjoying!
Make Ahead Instructions
If you want to make these stuffed mini peppers ahead of time, simply follow the recipe as written and stuff the peppers. Place them onto a baking tray, wrap it well with plastic wrap and keep the peppers refrigerated. When you’re ready to enjoy them, simply preheat the oven and bake them according to my instructions.
Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers
These Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers are the perfect crowd pleasing appetizer! They’re stuffed with two kinds of cheese, bacon, and more, then baked till melty and delicious!
It’s Friday! Who’s excited for the weekend? I know I’m looking forward to some downtime. I feel like things have been all go-go-go lately, and I love taking some time to just sit around on the couch and not do anything!
If you’re ready to get your Pau Hana (after work fun time) started, these Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers are the yummiest, easiest pupu (appetizer) ever!
Did you like the Hawaiian words I used there? Hawaii is so much apart of me now, I even speak some of the language.
I am obsessed with the little sweet peppers that you can buy in a bag from the store. Every time I make a Costco run, I pick up one of those big bags full of them and use them for all kinds of stuff.
They’re great in salads, sliced up to dip in hummus, chopped for all kinds of dinner recipes, and NOW…. you can stuff them with cheesy bacon goodness, too!
These Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Peppers are sooooo good. The filling is made with two kinds of cheese, bacon, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, and a little garlic powder.
Fill them up, bake them in the oven, then devour!
This recipe will make a dozen stuffed peppers, so if you’re feeding a crowd and want more than that, just double the recipe. Enjoy and have a great weekend, y’all!
Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers
yield: 12 SERVINGS
prep time: 15 MINS
cook time: 12 MINS
total time: 27 MINS
These Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers are the perfect crowd pleasing appetizer! They’re stuffed with two kinds of cheese, bacon, and more, then baked till melty and delicious!
Ingredients
- 6 mini sweet peppers, sliced in half, seeds and membranes removed
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 Tablespoons green onions,, sliced
- 4 slices bacon,, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese + extra for topping
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- chopped cilantro for topping, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, green onions, bacon, garlic powder, cheddar, and worcestershire sauce with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Fill the sliced peppers with the filling, about a heaping tablespoon each. Place on prepared cookie sheet, then sprinkle each pepper with a little extra cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and peppers have softened.
- Allow to cool slightly before eating. Sprinkle with a little chopped cilantro if desired. Enjoy!
The Best Bacon & Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
The best bacon and cheese stuffed mini peppers recipe! These mini bell peppers are stuffed with loads of creamy cheese, bits of bacon and spicy Tabasco pepper sauce – a delicious combination that will be a hit with everyone! I’ve made these more times than I can count and I usually double up the recipes because I can easily eat 10 of these! If you need an appetizer recipe for your next party or celebration, this is it! This low-carb appetizer also doubles as a great keto appetizer recipe!
Ingredients for Stuffed Mini Peppers
Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make this easy, cheesy appetizer!
- Mini Bell Peppers: you can also use jalapeno peppers if you want these to be extra spicy!
- Cream Cheese: soften the cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to making the filling. It will be much easier to mix it!
- Grated Cheddar Cheese: for the filling and for topping the peppers. Feel free to use other types of grated cheese, such as mozzarella, gruyere or even smoked gouda.
- Sour Cream: for making the filling.
- Bacon: smoky bacon bits add tons of great flavor to these stuffed peppers!
- Tabasco Pepper Sauce: for adding a little bit of heat to the recipe!
How to Make Bacon & Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
Smoky, spicy and cheesy stuffed mini peppers are really fun and easy to make! Here’s how I put this easy appetizer together:
- Preparing the Peppers: The first step is preparing the mini bell peppers for filling; you can also use jalapeno peppers if you want an extra kick of spiciness! Split the peppers in half and scoop out any seeds.
- Making the Filling: Next, make the filling! Render the bacon until it’s nice and crispy, then chop into small bits. Combine the bacon with softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese and seasonings.
- Filling the Peppers: Fill the prepared peppers all the way to the top, leaving a heaping amount of cheese and bacon filling on top! I also like to sprinkle on more cheddar cheese and chopped chives over the top before baking the peppers.
- Baking the Peppers: Bake the peppers until the cheese is nicely melted. NOTE: The stuffed peppers will be extremely hot when you remove them from the oven! Allow them to cool for at least 5 minutes before enjoying!
Make Ahead Instructions
If you want to make these stuffed mini peppers ahead of time, simply follow the recipe as written and stuff the peppers. Place them onto a baking tray, wrap it well with plastic wrap and keep the peppers refrigerated. When you’re ready to enjoy them, simply preheat the oven and bake them according to my instructions.
Best Mini Pepper Recipes With Big Flavor
Vibrant, tasty, and just plain adorable, these mini pepper recipes will add fun flavor to any meal.
They may be small in size, but they pack quite a punch!
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Sweet mini peppers are crunchy, bright, and much sweeter than bell peppers. And no matter how you cook them, they’re pretty addictive.
Heck, you can even munch on them raw! That’s how awesome these little dudes are.
For today’s round-up, I’m featuring 30 different mini pepper recipes that’ll make you swoon.
From stuffed and wrapped to pickled and roasted, these recipes with sweet mini peppers will absolutely make your day.
Easy Roasted Mini Sweet Peppers and More!
1. Roasted Mini Sweet Peppers
Our first recipe highlights sweet mini peppers in all their glory.
Coated with nothing but olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan, this dish is proof you don’t need to do much to make this simple ingredient taste amazing.
Roasted to perfection, the peppers get a nice char on the surface, giving them an extra smokey flavor.
This dish makes for a fantastic side or appetizer. Or, slice them up and throw them in a salad.
2. Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers
This appetizer is so good, you’ll want to make them every day.
The babies are baked and stuffed with bacon, green onions, and two kinds of cheese!
Try this once, and you’ll be hooked.
3. Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
One thing you’ll notice on this list is that stuffing mini peppers is a super popular way to serve them.
With that in mind, expect quite a few recipes going forward!
This time, the peppers are filled with cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and green onions.
So, they’re like jalapeño poppers but feature sweet mini peppers instead.
When you take a bite, the rich filling will ooze out into your mouth like a heavenly lava of flavors.
4. Cream Cheese and Mushroom Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers
Stuffed with cream cheese, Parmesan, mushrooms, garlic, and walnuts, these mini peppers are full of flavor.
They’re also loaded with fun colors and terrific texture.
The walnuts bring a buttery crunch, along with plenty of nutty goodness. It pairs so well with the creamy filling.
Serve these at a party, and I guarantee they’ll be the first to disappear.
5. Mini Bell Pepper Nachos with Avocado Cream
What’s the best thing about using hollowed-out pepper halves to replace nachos? More scooping power!
These nachos are packed to the brim with ground beef, mushrooms, and cheese – the works.
Like any plate of nachos should be, this appetizer is also topped with sour cream, avocados, red onions, and cilantro.
6. Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Pepper Poppers
These pepper poppers aren’t only stuffed, they’re wrapped too. Talk about next-level, huh?
You’ll stuff the colorful peppers with crumbled feta, then hug them all in strips of bacon before baking them to perfection.
They’re tasty, cheesy, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly!
Pro-tip: use thin slices of bacon; otherwise, they’ll take longer to cook.
7. Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mini Peppers
These stuffed mini peppers are a must-try if you own an Air Fryer.
Filled with buffalo chicken, Ranch, cream cheese, and cheddar, they’re like your favorite dip and pepper strips in a handy little package.
But that’s not all. They’re also topped with more cheese, Ranch, and green onions.
They’re literally overflowing with flavor and so hearty, you could serve them for dinner.
8. Grilled Mini Peppers with Spiced Walnut and Lentil Crumble
Let’s veer off course from the cheese-stuffed peppers for a while and say hi to a more wholesome recipe.
These mini peppers are filled with a glorious spiced walnut and lentil crumble.
Featuring lentils, walnuts, garlic, olive oil, and tons of spices, this mixture is bursting with flavor.
9. Quick Pickled Sweet Mini Bell Peppers
If you’ve never had pickled peppers before, you’re in for a treat.
Crunchy, sweet, and tangy, these peppers are the perfect accompaniment to sandwiches and charcuterie boards.
And did you know pickling vegetables is a breeze? All you’ll need is a few pantry ingredients such as vinegar, salt, sugar, and a jar!
10. Marinated Mini Sweet Peppers
Want an easy recipe that’s ideal on salads, in subs, and as a side to grilled meats? Try these incredible marinated mini sweet peppers.
I love that they’re grilled beforehand. It gives them a boost of flavor before you even add the extras.
And boy, oh boy, those extras are something!
Made using vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, garlic, parsley, and dill, this marinade is a magnificent mix of sweet, salty, and sour.
Pro-tip: the longer the peppers marinate, the more they absorb the flavors. So, leave them for as long as you can!
11. Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mini Peppers
Scrumptious spinach artichoke dip stuffed in mini peppers? It’s just as addictive as it sounds.
Loaded with Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and Parmesan, this appetizer is extremely rich and creamy.
A sprinkling of breadcrumbs goes on top, creating a crunchy crust you’ll love. But feel free to leave it off if you need these to be gluten-free.
12. Quinoa and Turkey Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers
These stuffed peppers aren’t just colorful and flavorful. They’re also incredibly hearty as well!
Filled to the brim with quinoa, kale, and turkey, these peppers are loaded with nutrition.
They’re also spiced with garlic, salsa, chili powder, and cumin for a beautiful punch of flavor.
These peppers are super scrumptious. Make them even more so by topping them with Parmesan cheese.
13. Roasted Mini Pepper Salad
This salad is overflowing with roasted peppers, feta, and herbs. Then, a sweet balsamic glaze ties it all together.
And did you notice? No leafy greens in sight! This is definitely my kind of salad.
The contrasting flavors between the sweet peppers, salty feta, and tart dressing make this such a satisfying salad.
It also doesn’t hurt that it’s super colorful.
14. Feta Stuffed Mini Peppers
Filled with feta, ricotta, and tons of herbs and spices, you can choose to grill or roast these sweet mini peppers.
FYI: they’ll be glorious either way!
With their sweet, salty, and creamy combination, these babies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
The best part? They’re gluten-free, grain-free, and low-carb. So go ahead and grab that 4th or 5th piece without the guilt!
15. Low-Carb, Keto Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers
These peppers are filled with well-seasoned ground beef and gooey mozzarella cheese.
It’s like eating a tiny cheeseburger enclosed in sweet, roasted peppers!
The fact that this appetizer is low-carb and keto-friendly is just a nice surprise.
But you won’t feel like you’re on a diet when eating these burger-like peppers. They’re too decadent for that.