Cream Cheese Stuffed Banana Peppers
Delightful cream cheese stuffed banana peppers that blend creamy, savory, and slightly spicy flavors, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh banana peppers
- Full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic (minced)
- Green onions (chopped)
- Olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper
- Smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the tops off the banana peppers and remove the seeds.
- Combine softened cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, and chopped green onions in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Stuff each banana pepper generously with the cream cheese mixture.
- Coat a baking dish lightly with olive oil and place the stuffed peppers in the dish.
- Drizzle olive oil over the peppers and season with salt and black pepper.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is bubbly.
- Rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add herbs like oregano or basil, and always use fresh, ripe peppers for the best taste.
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