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Caramelized Onion and Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers
4.4 from 45 votes

Caramelized Onion and Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers

Easy, flavorful cream cheese stuffed peppers with caramelized onions are an incredible appetizer to share with friends and family.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 114 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion thinly sliced, large
  • 16 sweet peppers halved and seeded, baby
  • 1 cream cheese 8-ounce package
  • 1 garlic minced, large clove
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium high heat. Add the sliced onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to turn translucent. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until onion has caramelized, about 40 to 60 minutes. Note: If the onion begins drying out or sticking to the pan at any point, you can add a few tablespoons of water to de-glaze the pan. Once onion has finished caramelizing, transfer to a cutting board and chop finely.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and halve and seed all of the peppers. Place the peppers in a mixing bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with sea salt. 
  3. Arrange peppers on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove peppers from the oven and allow them to cool.
  4. Add the cream cheese, chopped caramelized onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, and sea salt to a mixing bowl. Stir well until all ingredients are well-combined. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F if it isn't already preheated.
  5. Use a spoon to scoop the cream cheese mixture into the peppers. Bake in the oven another 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cream cheese is golden-brown.
  6. Top the stuffed peppers with any additional toppings, such as chopped green onion, red pepper flakes, cheddar cheese, and/or a dollop of sour cream. 

Notes

  • *Cream cheese is easiest to work with if it has been sitting at room temperature for a few minutes
  • Options for serving:
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Chopped green onion
  • Cheddar cheese

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 16) Calories 114kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 114

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 16)
Calories 114kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.