Description
These Cold Stuffed Mini Peppers with Cream Cheese are a fresh, colorful appetizer perfect for gatherings or light snacks. Sweet mini peppers are halved and filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, sour cream, fresh herbs, and subtle seasonings, then chilled to blend the flavors and provide a crisp, refreshing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 12 each mini sweet peppers
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the peppers: Rinse the mini sweet peppers under cold water to remove any dirt or residue, then pat them dry thoroughly with a clean towel.
- Slice and clean: Using a sharp knife, slice each pepper lengthwise in half and carefully remove the seeds and membranes to create hollow pepper halves ready for stuffing.
- Make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, finely chopped chives, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Stuff the peppers: Using a spoon or piping bag, fill each pepper half evenly with the cream cheese mixture, ensuring each is well filled for a flavorful bite.
- Garnish: Arrange the stuffed peppers neatly on a serving platter and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and added freshness.
- Chill before serving: Place the platter in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to set nicely before serving.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- To make it spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or finely diced jalapeño to the cream cheese mixture.
- Can be prepared a few hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Use a piping bag to make stuffing easier and neater.
- Perfect as a gluten-free and vegetarian appetizer option.
