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Cheesy Stuffed Mini Peppers

These stuffed mini peppers are flavorful and easy to make. I fill them with seasoned goat cheese and briefly broil them to melt the cheese.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 67 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces soft goat cheese room temperature
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 8 mini bell peppers
  • Olive oil spray extra virgin; or avocado oil

Instructions

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  1. If your cheese is refrigerator-cold, slice it and microwave it for 30 seconds to soften.
  2. Place the cheese, garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl and mix well with a fork.
  3. Set an oven rack 6 inches below the broiling element, then heat your broiler.
  4. Cut the mini peppers in half lengthwise, leaving the stems intact. Remove the seeds and membranes.
  5. Spread the peppers, cut side down, on a cutting board. Spray them with olive oil, then flip them so that the cut side is up.
  6. Spoon the seasoned goat cheese into the peppers, using about one heaping teaspoon per half pepper. Lightly spray the tops with olive oil.
  7. Arrange the peppers in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, cheese side up.
  8. Broil the peppers until the cheese is golden brown, 3-5 minutes. Serve immediately, or keep them in a warm (170°F) oven until your guests arrive, and up to one hour.

Notes

  • You can turn this recipe into a three-ingredient recipe if you use seasoned goat cheese. I like to add my own spices to plain goat cheese, but sometimes easy is good!
  • I use extra-virgin olive oil. You can use avocado oil if you prefer an oil with a higher smoke point.
  • Please don't place the peppers directly under the heating element. Six inches below is best, but even then, you should keep a close eye on them to ensure they don't burn.
  • You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them in the microwave at 50% power. Or enjoy them cold! They are surprisingly good straight out of the fridge.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2pepper halves Calories 67kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 53mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 67

% Daily Value*

Serving 2pepper halves
Calories 67kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 53mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

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