Stuffed Mini Peppers

Name: Stuffed Mini Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 12 miniature sweet peppers; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup minced fresh chives; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2/3 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli; 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Looking for a tasty snack or quick appetizer? Try these stuffed mini peppers with a mouthwatering filling of cream cheese, chives and fresh broccoli.

Ingredients

12 miniature sweet peppers
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup minced fresh chives
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove seeds. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, chives, salt and pepper; stir in broccoli. Spoon into pepper halves.
Place on a foil-lined baking sheet; bake until heated through, 9-11 minutes. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes longer. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 stuffed pepper half: 48 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

There's plenty of both crunch and cream in these party appetizers. Fresh chives help them really stand out. —Jean McKenzie, Vancouver, Washington

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