Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers

This recipe calls for mini sweet peppers, so increase the amount of “stuffing” you make when using regular size peppers!

This is one of those recipes that’s endlessly adjustable to individual tastes and circumstances., so get creative!

Ingredients

  • 6 mini sweet peppers sliced in half, seeds and membranes removed

  • 4 oz cream cheese

  • 2 Tablespoons green onions, sliced

  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese + extra for topping

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • chopped cilantro for topping optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

  • In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, green onions, bacon, garlic powder, cheddar, and worcestershire sauce with an electric mixer until smooth.

  • Fill the sliced peppers with the filling, about a heaping tablespoon each. Place on prepared cookie sheet, then sprinkle each pepper with a little extra cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and peppers have softened.

  • Allow to cool slightly before eating. Sprinkle with a little chopped cilantro if desired. Enjoy!

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Author: Ashlyn Edwards | Belle of the Kitchen

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