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cream cheese stuffed peppers

Delicious bell peppers filled with a creamy cheese mixture, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Peppers
  • 4 medium bell peppers any color
Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cooked and crumbled sausage optional
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, cooked sausage (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Mix until well combined.
Stuffing and Baking
  1. Stuff each bell pepper with the cream cheese mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
  2. Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
  4. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients or spices.