Protein Snack Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
Delightful mini peppers stuffed with a creamy cheese filling, perfect for snacking or as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 12 mini sweet peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat for a healthier option)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: paprika or cayenne pepper for added spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash the mini sweet peppers thoroughly and slice each one in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and membranes carefully, ensuring the peppers remain intact.
- Combine the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Fill each half of the mini sweet peppers generously with the cheese mixture.
- Arrange the stuffed mini peppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or in a lightly greased baking dish.
- If you like a bit of heat, sprinkle paprika or cayenne pepper on top of the stuffed peppers before baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the peppers are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These mini peppers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can be reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 halves per serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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