Everything Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers Recipe
These Everything Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers are a delightful, easy-to-make appetizer featuring sweet mini bell peppers filled with a creamy blend of whipped cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and savory everything bagel seasoning. Perfect served cold or warm, they offer a burst of flavor and a pleasing crunch, ideal for parties, snacks, or light bites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (oven) or 3-5 minutes (air fryer)
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20 stuffed mini bell pepper halves 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Peppers
- 20 mini sweet peppers
Filling
- 8 oz whipped cream cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the Peppers: Slice each mini sweet pepper in half lengthwise and carefully remove all seeds to create perfect little cups for stuffing.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the whipped cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and everything bagel seasoning thoroughly until evenly mixed.
- Stuff the Peppers: Divide the cream cheese mixture evenly among the pepper halves. Use a knife to spread and smooth the filling into each half carefully.
- Option 1 – Serve Cold: Arrange the stuffed peppers on a serving platter, sprinkle additional everything bagel seasoning over the top, and serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer.
- Option 2 – Serve Hot: To serve warm, preheat your oven to 350°F or prepare your air fryer. For oven baking, place the stuffed peppers in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted to your preference. For air frying, cook the peppers at 350°F for 3-5 minutes until warmed through and cheese is melted. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Mini sweet peppers vary in size; choose uniform sizes for even cooking if baking or air frying.
- The cream cheese mixture can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to assemble.
- The everything bagel seasoning adds a savory crunch; feel free to adjust the amount to taste.
- If serving hot, watch closely in the air fryer to prevent overcooking or burning the peppers.
- This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.
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