Description
These Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers are the ultimate 5-minute protein snack—sweet, crunchy, creamy, and satisfying. Packed with flavor and nutrients, they’re naturally gluten-free, low-carb, and endlessly customizable. Perfect for work, parties, or post-workout fuel, they deliver color, crunch, and comfort without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb mini sweet peppers
- 8 oz cream cheese (regular or light), softened
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: chopped chives, fresh dill, everything bagel seasoning, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Wash and dry mini peppers. Slice in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
- In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Stuff each pepper half with the cheese mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Garnish with herbs, seasoning, or spices. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for easy mixing.
- Don’t overfill peppers to avoid mess.
- Store filling and peppers separately for meal prep and stuff before serving.
- Customize by adding shredded cheese, herbs, or protein-rich mix-ins like tuna or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizers, Low-Carb, High-Protein
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 stuffed halves
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers, Healthy Snacks, Low Carb Snacks, Keto Snack, High Protein Snack, Party Appetizers