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Pimento Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12-15 stuffed mini pepper halves (serves 12-15)
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American Southern
  • Diet: Low Salt

Description

These Pimento Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers are a vibrant and creamy appetizer perfect for any gathering. Sweet mini peppers are halved and filled with a rich, tangy pimento cheese mixture made from sharp cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and a blend of spices. They are easy to assemble and serve immediately or chilled for enhanced flavor combination, making them an ideal no-cook, crowd-pleasing snack.

Ingredients

For the Pimento Cheese Filling:

  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup jarred pimentos, drained and chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Peppers:

  • 12-15 mini sweet peppers (red, yellow, or orange), halved and deseeded

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the grated sharp cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped pimentos, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper if desired, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is creamy and all ingredients are well incorporated.
  2. Prepare the Peppers: Slice each mini sweet pepper in half lengthwise and carefully remove the seeds. You may leave the stems intact for easier handling and a decorative appearance during serving.
  3. Stuff the Peppers: Using a spoon or a piping bag, fill each halved mini pepper generously with the prepared pimento cheese mixture, making sure it is packed well to hold its shape.
  4. Serve: Arrange the stuffed mini peppers on a serving platter. They can be served immediately for a fresh bite or refrigerated for about 30 minutes if you prefer the flavors to meld and the filling to firm up slightly.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, increase the amount of cayenne pepper or add a dash of hot sauce to the filling.
  • These stuffed peppers are best served fresh but can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Use a piping bag with a wide tip for easier and neater filling of peppers.
  • Feel free to substitute Dijon mustard with spicy brown mustard for a different flavor profile.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/pimento-cheese-stuffed-mini-peppers-recipe-2/