Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers

Need an appetizer on the table ASAP? These cream cheese stuffed peppers are 3 ingredients and take just about 5 minutes to make. They are a delicious healthy-ish appetizer option that would be perfect for a relaxed night with friends.

Looking for a quick and easy appetizer to serve at your next get together? These cream cheese stuffed peppers are perfect – just 3 ingredients and ready in 5 minutes. I have been making these to pack in my lunch for a while but thought I would finally share the recipe since the holidays are here and everyone could use an easy appetizer idea!

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

• Just 3 ingredients and ready in about 5 minutes – how great is that!
• A colorful, fun, and healthier appetizer option.
• Perfect for the holidays! An easy appetizer that pairs well with drinks and snacks for a casual night with friends. I like to make these vegan pigs in a blanket to pair with these stuffed peppers.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

• Mini snacking peppers: these sweet little peppers are perfect for filling with just the right amount of cream cheese.
• Cream cheese: fill with your favorite cream cheese – just about any kind will work for these peppers. I like to make these vegan by using a plant-based cream cheese. (My favorite is the chive flavored cream cheese from Kite Hill.)
• Everything bagel seasoning: the perfect blend of onion, garlic, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, and salt add a ton of flavor to these mini peppers.

Variations

• Use a flavored cream cheese like chive & onion, garden vegetables, or buffalo style.
• Instead of cream cheese, fill your peppers with some French onion dip. There are several brands making vegan French onion dip now so you can make these dairy free too!
• Add some spinach to the filling for color and extra nutrients. Thaw frozen chopped spinach and squeeze out any extra moisture. Add cream cheese to a bowl and stir in the spinach, then fill your peppers.
• Fill your peppers with hummus and then garnish with chopped chives or a dash of paprika.
• Fill your peppers with bean dip or refried beans, sprinkle with cheese. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet and broil until cheese is melted. Garnish with some chopped cilantro.

What to Serve with these Peppers

• Serve alongside other appetizers. These stuffed peppers are a fun and easy appetizer option for parties. A few great appetizer options are linked below. Need a cocktail to go with your appetizer spread? Here are a few of my favorites: simple rosemary margarita, ginger raspberry kombucha cocktail, and pomegranate sangria.
• Eat them on their own as a snack. Since you can store these in the fridge for a couple days, I like to snack on the extra stuffed peppers with a little homemade popcorn or a few crackers. A great option for a balanced afternoon snack that will keep you satisfied until dinner.
• Pack them in your lunch. Love packing these fun little peppers in a bento box with other crackers, veggies, nuts, and deli slices. Check out these easy vegan lunch ideas where I have featured these peppers before!

More Appetizer Recipes You’ll Love

• Roasted Red Pepper Dip
• Vegan Lettuce Wraps
• Homemade Guacamole
• Mediterranean Hummus Nachos
• Vegan Pigs in a Blanket