Sweet Pepper Poppers
User Reviews
4.8
Sweet Pepper Poppers
Description
These Sweet Pepper Poppers start by trimming and coring sweet mini peppers, which act as edible vessels for the filling. Ground turkey is cooked and seasoned with taco spices and water, then softened further by melting in cream cheese for body and creaminess. Black beans and corn fold into this mixture, adding texture and mild sweetness. Each pepper is stuffed with a dollop of this filling, baked initially to soften the peppers and cook through the meat mixture, then topped with pepper jack cheese to melt golden and slightly spicy. A cilantro garnish adds fresh herbaceous notes to the finished dish.
The peppers provide a natural sweetness with a slight crunch, complementing the savory, mildly spicy filling. The pepper jack cheese melt enhances flavor with a creamy, peppery finish. This combination makes a colorful and flavorful finger food or appetizer that balances textures and layers of taste.
These poppers can be served warm directly from the oven, suitable for gatherings, snacks, or light meals. They combine protein, vegetables, and dairy in a unified dish that is easy to prepare and share.
Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet mini peppers tops cut and cored
- 1/2 pound ground turkey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup black beans
- 1/4 cup corn
- 1/4 cup pepper jack cheese
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place prepared peppers on a baking sheet; set aside.
- Cook ground turkey in a medium sauce pan until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and place back in sauce pan. Add in taco seasoning and water, cook 2 more minutes.
- Turn heat to low, mix in cream cheese until melted and blended together. Turn off heat.
- Stir in black beans and corn.
- Add a dollop of the meat mixture to each mini pepper. Once each pepper is filled, bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle pepper jack cheese on top of each.
- Bake an additional 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with cilantro, serve & enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 111kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2010IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 72.8mg | 81% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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