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Jack-o'-Lantern Stuffed Mini Peppers
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 8 mini orange sweet peppers
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut a thin slice off the top of 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.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
  • Spoon the cheese filling into each carved pepper, packing it gently so the faces stay visible.
  • Place the stuffed peppers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the filling is warm and slightly melted.
  • Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Carve the faces before stuffing so the peppers hold their shape. If the filling seems thick, add an extra spoonful of sour cream to loosen it. Leftovers keep in the fridge for one day and reheat well in a low oven for a few minutes.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Baking sheet, Mixing bowl, Knife