Broccoli & Chive Stuffed Mini Peppers

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

2 dozen

Updated: Oct. 05, 2023
There's plenty of both crunch and cream in these party appetizers. Fresh chives help them really stand out. —Jean McKenzie, Vancouver, Washington
Broccoli & Chive Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.