Creamy Goat Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe
This Goat Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers recipe is a delightful and easy appetizer perfect for any occasion. Sweet mini peppers are filled with creamy goat cheese and aromatic herbs, then baked until tender and slightly caramelized, delivering a harmonious blend of flavors and textures in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 stuffed mini pepper halves 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Peppers
- 20 mini sweet peppers
Filling
- 8 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed peppers.
- Prepare the peppers: Rinse the mini peppers under cold water and pat dry. Cut each pepper in half lengthwise and carefully remove the seeds and membranes.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, combine the softened goat cheese with chopped parsley, chives, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until fully incorporated.
- Stuff the peppers: Spoon the goat cheese mixture generously into each pepper half, smoothing the tops for even baking.
- Bake the peppers: Arrange the stuffed peppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is slightly golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving as a warm appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle the peppers with olive oil before baking.
- These can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
- Variations include adding a touch of garlic or substituting goat cheese with cream cheese for a milder taste.
- Best served warm but can also be enjoyed at room temperature.
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