Stuffed Mini Peppers – French Onion

This Stuffed Mini Peppers recipe is a quick and easy way to create a savory and satisfying appetizer with tons of flavor and a nice crunch!

Looking for an alternative to the classic jalapeno popper with less of the heat? Or just want a new way to serve a traditional French onion dip? This recipe for stuffed mini peppers combines a few simple ingredients to create a delicious appetizer!

With a creamy and savory filling and a crunchy topping, these stuffed mini sweet peppers are packed with flavor. Serve for just about any occasion as a side, appetizer, or snack and they’re sure to be a hit. Serve them alongside this French Onion Dip for a full appetizer spread!

Why You’ll Love these Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers

This stuffed peppers recipe is a fantastic way to make a quick and foolproof appetizer! Combine the familiar flavor of French onion dip with tasty bell pepper halves and crunchy fried onions for a delicious savory snack.

It only takes a few minutes to prep these cream cheese stuffed mini peppers, and they can be hot and ready in just 20 minutes!

With only four ingredients, it doesn’t get much easier than this. Add this to your rotation of appetizer recipes and please your guests without fail!

And if you’re looking for even more cheesy goodness, these melt in your mouth Mozza Sticks will be a total hit!

These stuffed peppers are perfect for Game Day parties, along with a side of this healthy bean salad your guests will love.

 

Mini Stuffed Peppers Ingredients

• Cream Cheese – forms the base of your onion filling and gives it a pleasing creamy texture.
• French Onion Seasoning Packet – this simple ingredient adds tons of flavor in an instant!
• Mini Bell Peppers – these sweet peppers are the perfect vehicle for a yummy onion flavored filling and add a nice pepper flavor.
• Fried Onions – add another dimension of texture with a nice crunch and additional onion flavor.

How to Make Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers

1. Pre-heat oven roast 350 degrees. Add the cream cheese and French onion seasoning into a mixing bowl and combine.
   

   Prep is so simple and only takes a few steps, so you can easily put these stuffed peppers together and pop them in the oven before company arrives!

2. Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Leave the stem for presentation. Fill each mini pepper with the French onion mixture.
   

   Sweet mini peppers provide the perfect edible container for the delicious combination of cream cheese and onion dip mix.

3. Place peppers onto a baking sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes.
   

   To cook, simply bake your stuffed peppers until the filling is nice and warm, then serve. It’s that easy!

4. Remove from oven and garnish with fried onions.

 

FAQs

Should peppers be precooked before stuffing?

This is an optional step that depends on your preference. Pre-baking the peppers for 20-30 minutes before stuffing them will lead to much more tender peppers.

In some cases, this can make the peppers harder to pick up and eat. Because raw pepper is perfectly fine and delicious to eat, the short baking time is mostly to get the filling nice and warm.

But if you’d like to serve these peppers as less of a finger food and more of a sit-down dish, you can pre-bake them to get them nice and soft.

Why are my stuffed peppers soggy?

If overbaked, you may end up with peppers that are on the soggy side. Especially with mini peppers, it’s easy to accidentally bake them to the point of sogginess, so keep an eye on your peppers. Too much liquid in your filling can also leave your peppers soggy.

Can you eat the seeds in mini peppers?

Yes, the seeds and white of peppers are completely edible. If you don’t mind them and want even quicker prep, feel free to leave them in and spoon the onion filling right over top.

 

Popular Variations and Substitutions

• For additional toppings, add some sliced green onions or chives, a dusting of Parmesan cheese, or bacon bits.
• You can also add more flavor to the filling by adding black pepper, garlic powder, cheddar cheese, or even a protein like cooked ground beef, turkey, or sausage.
• A creamier consistency can be achieved by adding some sour cream or Greek yogurt to the filling. Be sure not to let the mixture get too liquidy or the peppers may become soggy in the oven.
• To make an even easier version of this recipe, simply mix the cream cheese and onion dip, top with fried onions, and serve with sliced raw peppers on the side for dipping.
• Gruyère Stuffed Peppers – Stir some shredded Gruyère cheese into your onion dip before stuffing the peppers to add another dimension of flavor. This cheese pairs especially well with the flavor of onion. You can also sprinkle some on top of the peppers and after baking, let them cook under the broiler or toaster oven so the cheese gets melty and brown.

 

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• Million Dollar Dip – It only takes 5 ingredients to make this rich and decadent dip that really does taste like a million bucks!
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• Stuffed Pepper Casserole – If you love the flavors of stuffed peppers, try this unique casserole recipe from Well Plated by Erin and load up a baking dish with delicious and hearty ingredients!

 

Stuffed Mini Peppers Appetizer