Nut-Free Stuffed Cherry Peppers
Elevate your appetizer game with these Nut-Free Stuffed Cherry Peppers, a crowd-pleasing dish that's bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion! This recipe features cherry peppers stuffed with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic powder, and fresh parsley, delivering a delightful balance of tangy, cheesy, and herby notes. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, these bite-sized delights are easy to prepare and make a gorgeous addition to your party platter. Completely nut-free, they're ideal for guests with dietary restrictions while still providing a bold and satisfying taste. Serve these warm or at room temperature, garnished with extra parsley, for an impressive snack or appetizer that looks as good as it tastes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 pieces Cherry peppers
- 225 grams Cream cheese
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash the cherry peppers thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean paper towel.
Using a small paring knife, carefully cut around the stem of each cherry pepper to create a small opening. Remove the seeds and membranes. Take care to wear gloves if the peppers are spicy.
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Using a small spoon or piping bag, fill each cleaned cherry pepper with the cream cheese mixture. Press the filling gently to ensure the peppers are stuffed completely and there are no air pockets.
Place the stuffed peppers onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the tops of the filling are slightly golden and the peppers are tender but not mushy.
Allow the peppers to cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a delicious nut-free appetizer or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1189 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.1 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.6 g | 288% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 277 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 2743 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 36.7 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 808 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 400 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
