Easy Cheese and Everything Bagel-Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe
These Easy Cheese and Everything Bagel-Stuffed Mini Peppers are a flavorful, low-fat appetizer perfect for snacking or entertaining. Sweet mini peppers are halved and filled with a creamy mixture of fat-free feta and light cheddar cheese, seasoned with everything bagel seasoning and chili crunch for a spicy kick. Garnished with fresh herbs or green onions, they provide a colorful, tasty bite that’s quick to prepare and sure to please.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 stuffed mini pepper halves 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Peppers
- 1/2 lb mini sweet peppers
Cheese Filling
- 1/4 cup fat-free feta cheese
- 2 light Laughing Cow cheddar cheese wedges
Seasoning and Garnish
- Everything bagel seasoning, to taste
- 1/2 tsp chili crunch, oil drained
- Optional: green onions or fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Peppers: Slice the mini sweet peppers in half lengthwise and remove any seeds. Arrange the pepper halves on a serving platter or sheet pan to prepare for stuffing.
- Mix the Cheese: In a small bowl, combine the fat-free feta cheese with the light Laughing Cow cheddar cheese wedges. Stir well to blend the cheeses together evenly.
- Warm the Cheese Mixture Slightly and Mix: Microwave the cheese mixture for about 30 seconds to soften it gently, making it easier to mix. Then add everything bagel seasoning and the drained chili crunch. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all the flavors until well combined.
- Stuff the Peppers: Use a spoon to fill each pepper half with the prepared cheese mixture, distributing it evenly among them.
- Serve and Enjoy: The stuffed mini peppers are ready to eat immediately. Optionally, garnish with chopped green onions or fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro for added color and freshness. Serve as a delicious and colorful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh mini sweet peppers that are firm and brightly colored.
- You can adjust the amount of everything bagel seasoning and chili crunch to your preferred spice level.
- These stuffed peppers are best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- To make this recipe vegan, substitute cheese with your favorite plant-based cream cheese and feta alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed mini pepper halves
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: mini peppers, everything bagel seasoning, stuffed peppers, low-fat appetizer, quick snack, cheese-stuffed peppers
