Cheese-Stuffed Mini Peppers
Sweet mini bell peppers filled with a three-cheese mixture and baked until soft and golden. A colorful keto snack at around 4g net carbs per serving.
Sweet peppers, savory filling
Mini bell peppers are naturally sweet and low in carbs, which makes them a solid base for a cheesy snack. Halved and filled with a blend of cream cheese, cheddar, and parmesan, they bake into soft, golden bites that disappear fast off a plate.
Slice each pepper lengthwise and clear out the seeds so the filling sits in a clean cup. Baking softens the peppers while the cheese browns on top, so you get a little contrast in every bite. A pinch of smoked paprika or chopped chives stirred into the filling adds color and flavor without adding carbs.
Serve them warm as a snack or set them out as a simple appetizer for a crowd.
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Ingredients
- 12 mini sweet bell peppers (net carbs →)
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened (net carbs →)
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (net carbs →)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan (net carbs →)
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (net carbs →)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives (net carbs →)
Instructions
- 1Heat the oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- 2Slice each mini pepper in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds and membranes.
- 3Stir the cream cheese, cheddar, parmesan, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and chives together until well combined.
- 4Spoon the cheese mixture into each pepper half, mounding it slightly.
- 5Arrange the filled halves on the sheet and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the peppers are soft and the tops are golden.
- 6Cool for 5 minutes and serve warm.
Nutrition (per serving)
Recipe FAQ
Can I use regular bell peppers instead of mini ones?
Yes. Cut a full-size bell pepper into wide strips or quarters to make sturdy boats for the filling. They will need a few extra minutes in the oven since the walls are thicker.
Can I make them ahead?
Fill the peppers and refrigerate them on the tray up to a day ahead, then bake when you are ready. You may need to add two or three minutes to the bake time if they go into the oven cold.
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