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cheese stuffed piquante peppers

Cream Cheese Stuffed Piquante Peppers for a Flavorful Bite

Delicious cheese stuffed piquante peppers are vibrant, zesty, and perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 200 grams Cream Cheese Ensure it's at room temperature for a smooth blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Parsley Finely chopped, adds freshness.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Chives Finely chopped, enhances flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder Provides depth to the filling.
  • to taste Salt Season to elevate flavors.
  • to taste Pepper Season to elevate flavors.
Peppers
  • Peppadew Peppers Sweet and tangy, star of the dish.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • piping bag or zip-lock bag
  • knife
  • Paper Towel
  • Plate

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain the jar of Peppadew peppers and gently pat them dry with a paper towel to ensure moisture-free peppers.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the room-temperature cream cheese, parsley, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  3. Slice a small piece from the bottom of each pepper to create a flat base for stability.
  4. Fill a piping bag with the cream cheese mixture and gently pipe the filling into each pepper.
  5. Sprinkle additional chopped parsley and chives on top of each filled pepper and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  6. Serve the chilled cheese stuffed piquanté peppers arranged on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cheese stuffed piquanté peppers can be prepared a day in advance for enhanced flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge, or freeze for longer storage.

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