Easy Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Check out the 2 variation in the Optional Ingredients for these cream cheese stuffed peppers.
Ingredients
For the basic cream cheese sfuffed peppers:
- 20 mini bell peppers or baby bell peppers halved and seeded
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese ( or only 5 oz if you plan on adding turkey or bacon) softened to room temperature
- 2 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs oregano, basil, thyme mix
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Red pepper flakes for a little kick (optional)
For Meaty Variations:
- 1/2 lb ground turkey cooked and cooled (for turkey version)
- 6 slices crispy bacon chopped (for bacon version)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, green onions, garlic powder, dried herbs, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth. Stir in cheddar cheese if using.
- For the meaty versions, fold in cooked ground turkey or top with crispy bacon at the end.
- Fill each pepper half with the cream cheese mixture using a small spoon or piping bag.
- Arrange the peppers in a single layer on the baking sheet. Top with extra cheese if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or less if using your air fryer (the time will depend on which air fryer you use), until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Let cool slightly, garnish with fresh herbs or bagel seasoning, and serve.
Notes
Calories and macros above are based on the simple cream cheese only version; if you add turkey or bacon, the calories and macros will vary as per below.
For the groudn turkey version:
- Calories: 260
- Protein: 20g
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 9g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
Nutrition
Serving: 5bell peppersCalories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 7gFat: 18g
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