Description
These Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Mini Peppers are a delicious and creamy appetizer featuring tender mini bell peppers filled with a savory blend of spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, and melted cheeses. Perfect for parties or a light snack, they are baked to golden perfection for a warm and cheesy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Peppers
- 12 mini bell peppers, halved and seeded
Filling
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup chopped artichoke hearts
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat fully to ensure even baking of the stuffed peppers.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly to create a creamy and flavorful filling.
- Stuff the mini peppers: Take each halved and seeded mini bell pepper and fill them generously with the spinach and artichoke mixture, spreading evenly to fill each cavity.
- Arrange for baking: Place the stuffed mini peppers on a baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring there is space between each for even cooking.
- Bake the peppers: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is bubbly and lightly golden on top.
- Serve warm: Remove from the oven and serve the stuffed mini peppers warm as an appetizer or snack to enjoy the gooey and flavorful filling at its best.
Notes
- You can prepare the filling a day ahead and refrigerate for convenience.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling.
- These can be served with a dipping sauce such as ranch or marinara for extra flavor.
- Make sure to seed the mini peppers properly to avoid bitterness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: spinach and artichoke stuffed peppers, mini bell peppers appetizer, baked stuffed peppers, creamy spinach appetizer
