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Cream Cheese Poppers

Cream Cheese Poppers: Irresistibly Creamy Party Snack

Cream Cheese Poppers are the ultimate party snack, with a creamy filling and baked pepper shell, customizable for everyone’s taste.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 12 poppers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Fully softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Feel free to experiment with different cheese blends.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Provides savory depth.
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Rounds out the flavor.
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Introduces a warm, smoky taste.
  • 1 tsp Salt Essential for flavor enhancement.
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Adds mild heat.
For the Peppers
  • 12 pieces Mini Sweet Peppers Acts as the edible shell.
  • 2 pieces Jalapeños Optional for heat.
For Optional Add-ins and Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Cooked Crumbled Bacon Can be omitted for vegetarian version.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions Adds freshness.
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs For a crispy topping.
For Roasting
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Aids in roasting.

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork or spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash the mini sweet peppers under cold water, halve them lengthwise, and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Optional: Fold in cooked bacon and chopped green onions into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Fill each halved pepper with the cream cheese mixture, packing it in well.
  6. Sprinkle the filled peppers with panko breadcrumbs for added crunch.
  7. Lightly drizzle or spray the filled peppers with olive oil.
  8. Bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes until the peppers are tender and the tops are golden brown.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popperCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These poppers are customizable. Feel free to change up the spices or cheeses based on personal preference.

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