Easy Fiesta Stuffed Mini Peppers
A vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for appetizers or snacks, packed with delicious ingredients that will delight your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian (can be made with substitute fillings)
Ingredients
- Mini Bell Peppers
- Cream Cheese
- Shredded Cheese (Cheddar or Mexican Blend)
- Cooked Ground Beef or Turkey
- Black Beans
- Corn
- Taco Seasoning
- Sour Cream
- Chopped Cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the mini bell peppers by washing and slicing them in half lengthwise.
- Make the filling by combining cream cheese and shredded cheese with cooked ground beef (or turkey), black beans, corn, taco seasoning, and half of the chopped cilantro.
- Stuff each mini pepper half generously with the filling.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then drizzle with sour cream and sprinkle with remaining cilantro.
Notes
You can customize the filling and spices to your liking. For extra crunch, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed mini peppers
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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