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Get It NowMy friend showed me how to make these cream cheese stuffed mini peppers last year, and I’ve been obsessed ever since. They’re healthy, delicious, and equally perfect for lunch boxes, appetizers, or healthy snacks. These remind me of jalapeño poppers, but without the heat.
Sprinkle the stuffed mini sweet peppers with some everything bagel seasoning or your favorite seasoning blends (taco seasoning is so good!) for a burst of flavor.
Why You’ll Love This Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe
- Crunchy peppers, creamy cheese
- Just 3 ingredients
- Ready in less than 10 minutes
- So many ways to customize
- Naturally healthy, low carb, keto, and gluten-free
Ingredients For Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for stuffed mini sweet peppers, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
- Mini Bell Peppers – I choose a variety pack that contains different colors (red, orange, and yellow), but any color works. If you like heat, you can even swap these with jalapeño peppers instead.
- Cream Cheese – Use full-fat cream cheese for best flavor. You can also experiment with other savory cream cheese flavors, such as smoked salmon or garlic herb, OR make those flavors yourself by stirring in lox, minced garlic or garlic powder, fresh herbs, etc.
- Everything Bagel Seasoning – These stuffed mini bell peppers are best with some everything bagel seasoning to give it extra flavor. (Other flavor ideas below.)
How To Make Stuffed Mini Peppers
This section shows how to make cream cheese stuffed mini sweet peppers with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
- Slice. Cut the peppers in half. Remove the ribs and seeds.
- Fill. Fill the pepper halves with cream cheese — or any other dip or filling you like.
Tips for making variations:
- See variations below for other fillings ideas.
- If your filling has multiple components, mix them in a bowl first.
- If you want warm stuffed mini peppers, add the filling and bake for 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees F, until the peppers are soft and filling is hot.
- Sprinkle. Top with everything seasoning for the classic version, or complimentary fresh herbs if your filling already has different flavors in it.
Variations
- Italian Sausage – Mix together cooked and crumbled Italian sausage with cream cheese (and maybe a dash of Italian seasoning), add to the peppers, and top with mozzarella. Bake until tender.
- Grilled – Stuff mini peppers with cream cheese, ranch crack dip, or buffalo chicken dip, and grill until the peppers are tender and the stuffing mixture is hot.
- Warm Goat Cheese – Stuff peppers with goat cheese and bake at 425 degrees F oven until cheese is soft and hot.
- Caramelized Onion – Spoon caramelized onion dip inside the peppers and top with a sprinkle of thyme or chives.
- Crab – Scoop cream cheese crab dip inside the peppers and serve cold.
- Spinach Artichoke – Make stuffed peppers with spinach artichoke dip, transfer to a baking dish, and bake until hot and melty.
- Jalapeño Popper – You can make any of these flavors with jalapeños instead of sweet peppers, but for the classic flavor combo, you’ll need jalapeño peppers, cream cheese, cooked bacon, green onions, and cheddar cheese. Follow my recipes for regular jalapeño poppers or air fryer jalapeño poppers.
Storage Instructions
- Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Meal Prep: You can easily meal prep these a few days ahead, which is perfect for bento box lunches. However, if you like your peppers extra crisp, you can cut the peppers in advance but add the filling right before serving.
- Freeze: It’s not recommended for the cold stuffed mini peppers, but you can freeze cooked varieties for 2-3 months. Raw ones won’t work because the freezing process ruins the texture.
More Healthy Cold Appetizer Recipes
If you like these cold cream cheese stuffed mini peppers, you might also like some of these other cold appetizers:
Stuffed Mini Peppers (3 Ingredients, 10 Min!)
Cream cheese stuffed mini sweet peppers make the best quick snack or appetizer, with endless options! Just 10 minutes and 3 ingredients.
Instructions
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Cut the mini bell peppers in half and remove the seeds.
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Fill the pepper halves with cream cheese. Sprinkle with everything seasoning.
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Recipe Notes
Serving size: 4-6 stuffed mini bell peppers, or 1/4 entire recipe
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49 Comments
sparkeymum@bellsouth.net
0I’m from the South and we are of the opinion that every thing is better with bacon! Mix crumbled cooked bacon in the cream cheese or a flavorful chopped boiled ham and spring onions, then over stuff the pepper halves. Yummmmm!
Meranda O
0Going to make these tomorrow for a Super Bowl party! Love that they are relatively healthy and gluten free.
Gilmer Gal
0Love these! I throw in some bacon bits and shredded cheddar cheese, bake for about 10 minutes. Heaven!
Joy Lubinus
0Love these peppers, going to make them for Super Bowl party.
LaShan
0This was tasty! I will try variations, but the simplicity of preparation was great. Thank you!
Carol
0Where’s the recipe?
How long to cook?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Carol, This recipe does not get cooked. The instructions are on the recipe card, right above where you left your comment.
Beth Wright
0I have made this recipe. One word – Awesome! It is so easy to throw together and everyone loves them. I love the variation suggestions. I will be trying them soon.
Lisa Kyte
0Hello, what is the best way to store stuffed peppers, for longer time?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Lisa, Keep leftovers in an airtight container in refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Chrismar
0I made these to take to a ladies tea my church had. I did add some ranch dressing powder and a tablespoon or so of cream to the cream cheese. I do use 1/3 fat cream cheese, I can’t tell the difference, and topped them with different toppings, some with chopped toasted pecans, some with the bagel seasoning, some with a mixture of chopped herbs, parsley, dill, and thyme. I tripled the recipe and neither my Mom nor I got any. I will make them again for us. lol
Everyone asked for the recipe. thanks!
Chrissy Herald
0Fabulous recipe as written or personalized. I mixed goat cheese and cream cheese in equal proportions, baked then topped with Everything Bagel Seasoning. First appetizer to go at niece’s baby shower.
Erin
0The prep and ingredients are clear. What happened to the part where I set the temp on the oven? How long to cook? Its like this key information dropped off? What happened?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Erin, These peppers are raw, not cooked. There is no oven involved. You could bake them if you like, though.
Barbara
0I just want to know if u can freeze your sweet peppers after prep for stuffing, butt get canceled for 2 weeks later. What to do? Any suggestions.
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Barbara, I don’t recommend freezing uncooked sweet peppers.
Carol
0I freeze uncooked peppers all the time.
But, you have to use them for cooking next time.
Shaila
0So the above way of making the peppers does not require baking correct?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Shaila, Yes, that’s true.
Jill Burton
0Can you heat the pepers up in the oven or air fryer at all. If so what do I set it on & for how long.
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Jill, I have never tried to heat these peppers before, but if you do, please let me know the results.
Erica
0Looks so good!
Elizabeth
0I absolutely LOVE this recipe. Made it for my family and they all love it too!!
Ben Baker
0So so SO delicious and easy to make. I’ve already made them twice in 4 days, this will be a staple in our home both for us and when we have guests. Thank you so much 🥯🌶🥯🌶
Chenée
0What a delicious little snack! I love how easy these peppers are to make!
Lauren Michael Harris
0I love these little mini peppers. They are such an easy, fun snack to make and even the kids will eat them! Much better than cookies after school!
Loreto Nardelli
0These are such a great party appetizer idea, making my mouth water!😋🥰 Super simple, colorful, probably uber aromatic! Well done!😋🥰
Moop Brown
0This is the perfect recipe to me because of how quick, simple, and easy to make it is. Seems like a tasty snack everyone will enjoy.
Sue
0I’m out of cream cheese, can I make these with goat cheese?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Sue, Yes, definitely!
Uma
0I love stuffed mini peppers. I loved your version seems like my weekend plan is set 🙂
Leslie
0This recipe on it’s own is amazing but I just read your variation suggestions and I’m drooling of your idea of adding crab dip to this recipe!!
Shelby
0I love that these can be used as an easy snack but they’re cute enough for a party app too!
Mandy Applegate
0These mini peppers were an instant hit with my family and got eaten in no time!
Robin
0Great recipe! Super simple and delicious!
Jenn
0This is my fav snack! Love how cute they are and tasty, too!
Cherie
0I live in México and can’t get everything bagel seasoning. What else could I use ?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Cherie, Any savory seasoning you prefer would work well on this dish.
Paula
0Anything with Everything Seasoning is delish! 😉 These were really a hit!
Daniela
0I needed an appetizer for a recent get-together and made the variation of this recipe for Mini Stuffed Peppers with Italian sausage. The whole tray disappeared within minutes. SO GOOD!
Megan
0I love that this recipe is so simple and can be made ahead. I will add this to next weeks meal plans. Thanks for sharing.
Ma. Flor
0These stuffed pepper with cream is so perfectly cool and amazing. They love it.
Sharon
0These stuffed mini peppers are the perfect snack for when you want something super tasty and easy to make.
Wholesome Yum A
0These stuffed peppers were so good! I just loved how creamy they were, and the everything bagel seasoning added the best flavor.
Healthnut
0Fabulous n simple.
Kristyn
0I could snack on these all day long!! They are great for entertaining or for snacking by myself! YUM!
Samantha
0Who knew that three ingredients could be make such a tasty snack? My whole family LOVES these stuffed mini peppers, from kids to adults. They’re flavorful, wholesome, and quick and easy to make!
Eden
0These peppers are SO good! Filled with cream cheese, oh my goodness. Loved them!!
Jessica
0These were absolutely PERFECT! I needed something quick and easy for a friend’s house and everyone LOVED them. Thank you!