Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
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These cheese-stuffed mini peppers are a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Cream cheese and shredded cheese fill the sweet peppers. Bacon, chives, or everything bagel seasoning are all great additions. Check out the full recipe on this page.
Ingredients
- 1 bag mini sweet peppers (about 12 to 16 peppers)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or a blend)
- Optional: crumbled cooked bacon, chopped chives, everything bagel seasoning
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Steps
- 01Slice each pepper in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a small spoon.
- 02Mix the softened cream cheese with the shredded cheese and any add-ins.
- 03Fill each pepper half with about 1 teaspoon of the cheese mixture.
- 04Ready for the air fryer.
The cream cheese must be fully softened or it won't pipe into the small pepper cavities smoothly. Microwave for 10 seconds if it's still cold. Overfilling makes the cheese melt over the sides and pool in the basket. A teaspoon per half is enough. The pepper itself is the vehicle.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 02Slice the mini sweet peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- 03Fill each pepper half with softened cream cheese or softened cream cheese mixed with shredded cheddar and a pinch of garlic powder.
- 04Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil.
- 05Place the stuffed peppers cheese-side up in the basket.
- 06Cook for 8 minutes until the peppers are blistered and the cheese is golden.
- 07Let cool for a few minutes before eating to avoid burning your mouth.
Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.
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