Cream Cheese-stuffed Baby Bell Peppers (with Video)
If you’re a fan of Herb & Garlic Cream Cheese, you are going to flip over this Cream Cheese-stuffed Peppers recipe – it’s a delicious and super simple appetizer with a creamy, savoury filling.
Herb & Garlic Cream Cheese-stuffed Peppers Recipe
Ever since our trip to NYC where I had the best house-made herb and garlic cream cheese at Bagels & Co., I haven’t been able to enjoy the store-bought kind anymore.
Okay, so I’m still buying store-bought cream cheese (I’m not about to start making homemade cheese), but instead of purchasing flavored varieties, I’ve been having fun buying plain cream cheese, whipping it up to a silky smooth consistency and then adding in my choice of flavors and mix-ins. And honestly? I don’t think I could ever go back.
So while you could use store-bought herb and garlic cream cheese in this recipe, I would highly suggest that you give whipping up your own a try! You’re going to want to whip it up a bit anyways in order to make it smoother for stuffing into the peppers, so why not throw in some seasoning while you’re at it. Feel free to ad lib on this recipe, as long as you taste and adjust as you go.
Also, I love adding the sprinkle of pecans to help bring out the sweetness of the garlic-cream cheese and also to add a bit of textural contrast to this delicious vegetable appetizer.
Prep Ahead Instructions: These stuffed baby bell peppers appetizers are best enjoyed the same day that they are made, but if you need to prep ahead, store the cream cheese separately from the roasted peppers and fill them the day that you plan on serving them. (Otherwise, they’ll get a bit soggy.)
For this recipe, I used Millican Pecan’s Pecan Pieces. I didn’t realize what a difference there could be between pecan brands, but these are so incredibly fresh and flavorful. They also have delicious snack options like the Sweet and Spicy Pecans which are perfect for the holidays. My next order, I’m trying their Pecan Butter and the Caramel Pecan Coffee! (And by the way, this is not sponsored – I just really love them.)
More Easy Appetizer Recipes:
- Raspberry & Almond Topped Baked Brie in Sourdough Bread
- Jalapeno Ranch Dip
- Pizza Egg Rolls
- Crab Rangoon Dip with Wonton Chips
- Bacon-Wrapped Brown Sugar Chicken
- Hot & Cheesy Spinach Dip
- Classic Cheeseball from Tastes Better From Scratch
- Cowboy Crack Dip from Insanely Good Recipes
Check out our quick recipe video to see how to make these cream cheese-stuffed baby bell peppers for yourself – and then don’t forget to scroll down to grab your free printable recipe card:
Ingredients for Cream-Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
- Baby Bell Peppers, cut lengthwise and seeded
- Olive Oil
- Cream Cheese
- Green Onion, finely chopped
- Minced Garlic
- Honey Mustard
- Pecans
- Salt and Pepper
Tip: you can alter the amounts and ingredients in this recipe as long as you taste and adjust the cream cheese as you go.
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- BBQ/Pastry brush <– I like these because they are one solid piece and don’t have removable heads for bacteria to get trapped underneath. Plus they are heat-resistant and have a lifetime warranty.
- Cookie sheet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Electric mixer
- Piping bag
How to Make Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers
Preheat the oven to 350° F.
Cut bell peppers lengthwise and remove the seeds and stems.
Lightly oil the peppers by tossing them in a bowl with olive oil.
Place peppers on a baking sheet, skin-side down and roast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the edges begin to show some color.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
While the peppers are roasting, prepare the filling.
Place the cream cheese, garlic, honey mustard, salt and black pepper in a bowl and mix until creamy.
Add green onion and pecans and fold in to the cream cheese until combined.
Use a spoon or piping bag to stuff the peppers and place them back on the baking sheet.
Optionally, bake the stuffed peppers at 400F for 8-10 minutes (or broil for 2 minutes) to brown the cream cheese.
Sprinkle the stuffed peppers with more pecans and green onions and serve.
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Cream Cheese-stuffed Baby Bell Peppers
An easy cream cheese-stuffed bell peppers recipe made with fresh herbs, garlic and topped with crunchy pecans. A sweet and savoury appetizer that provides a less spicy alternative to jalapeno poppers.
Ingredients
- 12 baby bell peppers, cut lengthwise and seeded
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 package cream cheese (8 oz.)
- 2 stalks green onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon honey mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- Cut bell peppers lengthwise and remove the seeds and stems.
- Lightly oil the peppers by tossing them in a bowl with olive oil.
- Place peppers on a baking sheet, skin-side down and roast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the edges begin to show some color.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- While the peppers are roasting, prepare the filling.
- Place the cream cheese, garlic, honey mustard, salt and black pepper in a bowl and mix until creamy.
- Add green onion and pecans and fold in to the cream cheese until combined.
- Use a spoon or piping bag to stuff the peppers and place them back on the baking sheet.
- Optionally, bake the stuffed peppers at 400F for 8-10 minutes (or broil for 2 minutes) to brown the cream cheese.
- Sprinkle the stuffed peppers with more pecans and green onions and serve.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 48Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 63mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g
Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.
This cream cheese stuffed mini bell pepper recipe is a delicious appetizer with a soft, creamy center. It is perfect for every occasion – from baby showers to game night!
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