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Everything Bagel Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 0h 15m
  • Cook Time: 0h 25m
  • Total Time: 0h 40m
  • Yield: 12 stuffed mini pepper halves
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Everything Bagel Stuffed Mini Peppers are a flavorful and creamy appetizer perfect for any occasion. Sweet mini peppers are halved and filled with a savory mixture of cream cheese, mozzarella, sour cream, and everything bagel seasoning, then baked until bubbly and golden. They offer a delightful combination of creamy texture and flavorful herbs, making them an easy and crowd-pleasing snack or starter.

Ingredients

Scale

Peppers

  • 12 mini sweet peppers, halved and seeds removed

Filling

  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Optional

  • Olive oil for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the stuffed peppers evenly.
  2. Prepare Peppers: Thoroughly wash the mini sweet peppers, cut them in half lengthwise, and carefully remove the seeds. Arrange the halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  3. Mix Cheese Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and sour cream until smooth and well blended.
  4. Add Seasonings: Incorporate the everything bagel seasoning, chopped fresh chives, chopped dill, minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Stir thoroughly to create a creamy and flavorful mixture.
  5. Stuff Peppers: Using a spoon or a piping bag, fill each pepper half with the cheese mixture. Press down gently to ensure each half is fully stuffed but not overflowing.
  6. Optional Olive Oil Drizzle: Lightly drizzle olive oil over the stuffed peppers to enhance flavor and help with browning during baking.
  7. Bake: Place the stuffed peppers in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese filling is bubbly and slightly golden on top.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the peppers from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Serve warm as an appetizer or snack to enjoy the creamy and savory flavors.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can broil the peppers for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking but watch carefully to prevent burning.
  • Substitute fresh herbs with dried herbs if fresh are unavailable, using about one-third the quantity.
  • The filling can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated until needed for convenience.
  • These stuffed mini peppers can be served as a vegetarian appetizer; omit sour cream for a slightly tangier filling.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven.

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