Broccoli & Chive-Stuffed Mini Peppers

Name: Broccoli & Chive-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

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

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.