Description
These Cold Stuffed Mini Peppers with Cream Cheese are a vibrant, creamy appetizer perfect for parties or light snacks. Sweet mini peppers are halved and filled with a smooth blend of cream cheese, sour cream, fresh herbs, and savory seasonings, then chilled to enhance the flavors and maintain a crisp texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Peppers
- 12 mini sweet peppers
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Peppers: Rinse the mini sweet peppers thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or debris, then pat them dry completely with a towel to avoid excess moisture.
- Slice and Clean: Carefully slice each pepper in half lengthwise. Using a small knife or your fingers, remove the seeds and membranes from each half to create hollow pockets ready for stuffing.
- Mix Filling: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, finely chopped chives, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Stuff Peppers: Using a spoon or piping bag, evenly fill each pepper half with the cream cheese mixture, ensuring each is generously but neatly stuffed.
- Garnish: Arrange the stuffed peppers on a serving platter and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top to add color and freshness.
- Chill: Place the platter in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld and the peppers to crisp.
Notes
- For added flavor, try mixing in chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans into the cream cheese filling.
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier and slightly healthier option.
- These stuffed peppers are best served chilled but can be made a few hours in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Mini sweet peppers come in various colors; a mix of red, yellow, and orange adds a festive look.
- Worcestershire sauce adds depth but can be omitted for a vegetarian version; replace with a splash of soy sauce or tamari.
