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Pimento Cheese Stuffed Peppers
5 from 24 votes

Pimento Cheese Stuffed Peppers

Pimento Cheese Stuffed Peppers feature sharp cheddar combined with both fresh and pickled jalapeños along with diced red peppers in a creamy mayonnaise-based cheese mixture. This filling is spooned into sweet mini peppers halved lengthwise. The mix brings a tangy, mildly spicy, and creamy flavor with a crunchy fresh pepper contrast. These stuffed peppers serve well as finger foods or appetizers.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 30 stuffed peppers
Calories: 48 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese coarsely shredded
  • 1/3-1/2 cup red bell pepper finely diced, or pimento peppers, or mini peppers
  • 1 jalapeno pepper 1/3-1/2 cup minced, large or two small
  • 3 tsp jalapeno pepper pickled, diced
  • 1 tsp vinegar from the pickled jalapeños jar
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise extra if desired, quality
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp paprika (regular, not smoked)
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 15 sweet mini peppers plus extra as needed

Instructions

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  1. Prep your veggies by removing the stem, veins, and seeds from your jalapeño pepper(s) and mincing. Finely dice red bell pepper or sweet mini pepper.
  2. In a medium-large bowl, combine cheddar cheese, diced peppers, pickled peppers, vinegar, mayo, garlic powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Pimento cheese mixture can be prepped in advance and refrigerated for 2-4 days. The flavors amplify the next day - YUM! If serving right away, allow mixture to sit in the fridge for 15-20 minutes or until chilled.
  4. Slice the top off of each pepper and discard, or leave the top on for a handy dandy pepper handle.
  5. Slice each pepper lengthwise and stuff with pimento cheese. If you want to fancy it up, feel free to add some fresh chopped parsley or scallions as a tasty green garnish on top. Commence faceplant!

Notes

  • This recipe yields 25 to 30 mini pepper halves; some may be eaten during prep.
  • The cheese mixture improves in flavor if refrigerated for 2 to 4 days before serving.
  • You can substitute fresh sweet red peppers for pimentos according to preference.
  • For a lighter version, replace half the mayo with plain Greek yogurt in equal amounts.
  • Nutrition facts are approximate using a general online calculator and should be adjusted as needed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 48kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 77mg (3%) Potassium 40mg (1%) Vitamin A 590IU (12%) Vitamin C 20.6mg (23%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30 stuffed peppers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 48

% Daily Value*

Calories 48kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 77mg 3%
Potassium 40mg 1%
Vitamin A 590IU 12%
Vitamin C 20.6mg 23%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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