Irresistible Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers: Easy & Flavorful Delight
Indulge in these delectable cream cheese stuffed peppers, perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: appetizer
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- 1/4 cup diced green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, rice, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika until well combined.
- Stuff the mixture into each bell pepper, packing it tightly.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the peppers are tender.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked ground meat to the stuffing mixture.
- Top with more cheese before the final baking for a cheesy crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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