Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers

These stuffed mini peppers are filled with cream cheese, laughing cow cheese, and green chilis. They are the perfect appetizer, snack, or side.

The Story Behind Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers

My sister-in-law introduced me to this delightful little recipe. I’m not a huge fan of bell peppers and I wouldn’t consider myself a huge mini sweet pepper fan either. A few years ago, however, I tried really hard to like mini sweet peppers because they contain so much vitamin C. My trying was in vain because I still wasn’t enjoying them.

My sister-in-law, however, promised me that these were good and that I should really give them a chance.

As I watched her whip this recipe up, I was surprised it took a matter of minutes. Not only do they come together quickly, but the recipe consists of only 4 ingredients. So before I could even taste them, I knew this recipe was going to be a winner because it was quick to make and only a few ingredients.

After they roasted in the oven for a bit, I couldn’t wait to bite into them. When they came out. of the oven, the cheesy filling was oozing out, but I knew if I took one bite straight out of the oven it would be like hot lava in my mouth. So I patiently waited.

These stuffed mini peppers were 100 percent worth the wait, which was so surprising to me. She served these as a side with chicken enchiladas, but I love them as a snack or appetizer as well.

F.A.Q.s and Troubleshooting

I don’t love green chilis, can I omit them?

My kids are funky with green chilis too. You can definitely leave them out, but I would suggest adding some garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder to the cheese. Otherwise, the stuffed peppers will be one not in flavor.

All of my cheese oozed out, what did I do wrong?

I don’t know if you necessarily did anything wrong, but you most likely overfilled them. I like to fill them barely to the top. That gives the cheese enough room to grow without losing a bunch.

Can I use a different flavor of Laughing Cow Cheese?

While the recipe calls for the creamy light flavor, any flavor will do. I especially think the pepper jack flavor would be delicious in this recipe.

Where can I find Laughing Cow Cheese at the store?

Usually I find the Laughing Cow not in the cheese section. It’s typically in the more specialized cheese sections along with the Brie or Baby Bell cheese. However, I have my groceries delivered so I’m not much use in the grocery store these days. I usually buy mine at Costco since I think the price is better and it is found in the cheese section there.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Ingredients

1 bag mini sweet peppers
8 oz block cream cheese
6 oz creamy light Laughing Cow Cheese
4 oz diced green chilis

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Cut the stems off the top of each pepper. Use a spoon to scrap out any remaining seeds.
In a small mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to mix together the cream cheese and unwrapped laughing cow cheeses. Mix until creamy and well combined.
Add the green chilis to the cheese mixer and continue to mix for about 30 seconds.
Fill a cake piping bag or quart-sized Ziploc bag with the cheese mixture. Snip a small corner off. Stick the bag into each pepper and squeeze to fill with the cheese mixture. Don't overfill. Stop when the cheese is just barely at the top.
Bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
Cool for 5-10 minutes before eating.