Jack-o'-Lantern Stuffed Mini Peppers
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 12 mini orange bell peppers
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the tops off each mini pepper and remove the seeds and membranes. Use a small knife to carve simple jack-o'-lantern faces on one side of each pepper.
- Place the carved peppers on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly mixed.
- Spoon the cheese mixture into each carved pepper, filling them to the top without overstuffing.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the peppers soften slightly and the filling is hot and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Carve the faces before stuffing so the peppers keep their shape. If the cream cheese mixture feels too thick, let it sit at room temperature a little longer before filling. Leftovers store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days and reheat well in a low oven.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Baking sheet, Mixing bowl, Sharp knife
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Baking sheet, Mixing bowl, Sharp knife