Description
This Easy Stuffed Mini Peppers recipe features vibrant mini sweet peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground turkey or beef blended with creamy cheese and aromatic spices. Baked to perfection, these colorful appetizers or snacks are quick to prepare, bursting with flavor, and garnished with fresh herbs for a delightful finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Peppers
- 12 mini sweet peppers
Filling
- 1/2 pound ground turkey or ground beef
- 1/2 cup cream cheese or shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line or prepare a baking tray to ensure easy cleanup and proper baking.
- Prepare peppers: Slice the mini sweet peppers in half lengthwise and remove all seeds carefully. Arrange the pepper halves cut side up on the baking tray.
- Cook meat: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground turkey or beef until it is fully browned. Drain any excess fat to reduce greasiness.
- Season and combine: Stir the garlic powder and onion powder into the cooked meat. Then remove the skillet from the heat and fold in the cream cheese or cheddar until the mixture is smooth and cheese is melted.
- Stuff peppers: Generously spoon the meat and cheese mixture into each pepper half, filling them completely.
- Bake: Place the stuffed peppers in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges of the peppers are slightly charred and the filling is bubbly and heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or cilantro over the top before serving for a fresh, vibrant touch.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or beef with ground chicken or plant-based meat for different dietary preferences.
- Using cream cheese provides a creamier filling, while cheddar cheese offers a sharper flavor.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, omit the meat and use a mixture of beans or lentils with cheese and spices.
- Serve these stuffed mini peppers as appetizers, snacks, or a side dish for gatherings and family meals.
