Popping Pepper Packs
Get ready to impress your taste buds with these irresistible *Popping Pepper Packs*! Perfectly sized mini bell peppers are halved and stuffed with a creamy, savory filling made from cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a touch of salt and pepper, all elevated with the freshness of finely chopped green onions. But the real magic? Each stuffed pepper is wrapped in smoky, crispy bacon, creating an appetizer that’s equal parts creamy, crunchy, and flavorful. Baked to golden perfection in just 25 minutes, these bite-sized delights are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game days, parties, or festive gatherings. Bursting with bold flavor and satisfying texture, these easy-to-make stuffed peppers are sure to become a go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Mini bell peppers
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 2 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
- 12 pieces Bacon slices
- 12 pieces Toothpicks
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Wash and dry the mini bell peppers. Cut them in half lengthwise (leaving the stem intact, if possible), and remove the seeds and membranes.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the filling is smooth and well blended.
Fill each halved bell pepper with about 1 to 2 teaspoons of the cream cheese filling, smoothing the top to make it even with the edge of the pepper.
Wrap each stuffed pepper half with a slice of bacon, making sure it covers the filling. Secure the bacon with a toothpick if necessary.
Place the wrapped peppers on the prepared baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer with some space in between each piece.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the peppers are tender.
Remove the peppers from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Serve warm as a delicious appetizer or snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1780 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.6 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.0 g | 425% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 458 mg | 153% | |
| Sodium | 4822 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.6 g | ||
| Protein | 76.3 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1072 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1182 mg | 25% | |
*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.
