Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers
These Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers are the perfect crowd pleasing appetizer! They’re stuffed with two kinds of cheese, bacon, and more, then baked till melty and delicious!
It’s Friday! Who’s excited for the weekend? I know I’m looking forward to some downtime. I feel like things have been all go-go-go lately, and I love taking some time to just sit around on the couch and not do anything!
If you’re ready to get your Pau Hana (after work fun time) started, these Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers are the yummiest, easiest pupu (appetizer) ever!
Did you like the Hawaiian words I used there? Hawaii is so much apart of me now, I even speak some of the language.
I am obsessed with the little sweet peppers that you can buy in a bag from the store. Every time I make a Costco run, I pick up one of those big bags full of them and use them for all kinds of stuff.
They’re great in salads, sliced up to dip in hummus, chopped for all kinds of dinner recipes, and NOW…. you can stuff them with cheesy bacon goodness, too!
These Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Peppers are sooooo good. The filling is made with two kinds of cheese, bacon, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, and a little garlic powder.
Fill them up, bake them in the oven, then devour!
This recipe will make a dozen stuffed peppers, so if you’re feeding a crowd and want more than that, just double the recipe. Enjoy and have a great weekend, y’all!
Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers
Ingredients
- 6 mini sweet peppers, sliced in half, seeds and membranes removed
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 Tablespoons green onions,, sliced
- 4 slices bacon,, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese + extra for topping
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- chopped cilantro for topping, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, green onions, bacon, garlic powder, cheddar, and worcestershire sauce with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Fill the sliced peppers with the filling, about a heaping tablespoon each. Place on prepared cookie sheet, then sprinkle each pepper with a little extra cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and peppers have softened.
- Allow to cool slightly before eating. Sprinkle with a little chopped cilantro if desired. Enjoy!
If you like these Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers, then you might also like:
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
This stuffed cheesy mini peppers are genuinely worked as an appetizer. If you are on a diet then do try this simple, delicious recipe.
Can I make these a day or two ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake and serve?
Hi Tom! Yes that should be fine!
Can I make these a day or two ahead and refrigerate till I’m ready to bake and serve?
This recipe is amazing! I made it with mini sweet peppers and also some bell and jalapeno peppers I needed to use up before they turned. They all turned out delicious. My husband demands an encore. Thank you for sharing!
So glad y’all enjoyed them!
These look amazing! Do you think they would freeze well?
Hi Rene! I haven’t frozen them before, but I think they would be fine!
That filling looks so delicious! My family would love these.
I swear by those mini sweet peppers buy them all the time very nice flavor and go perfect with almost everything. Love the cheesy flavor with the bacon a winner indeed.
What a great party food idea! These look delicious, easy to make, and full of flavor!
You had me at cheese and bacon. What a great party snack these would be.
I always buy the bag of mini peppers, too. I’ve never made stuffed peppers, which I think might be a mistake because these look so yummy and delicious!
Has anyone ever made these in bell peppers? Wandering if they would be as good!
Yes, they tasted good
These are so delicious ????????????????
Thanks Janelle! I agree!!
Oh my goodness!!! These are sooooo awesome and delicious. Thank you so much for this recipe. I made them today to eat on my low carb diet, and I will make them again & again, especially for our next family gathering.
Soooo happy you loved these! Thanks for letting me know!
how long do you think I should leave these on my grill ( doesn’t that sound yummy )
Oooo that does sound good! Probably just a few minutes!
These stuffed peppers are to die for! They are over the top good.
Thanks Kathy! So glad you’re enjoying them!
Just made these! So easy to make and so delicious ????
Awesome!! Glad you liked them!
Please email the recipe for bacon cheese stuffed mini peppers.
Thank you.
Hi Debbie, I will send it to you. 🙂
Why can’t I bring up the directions for this receipt?
Hi Lori, so sorry for my late response. I’m pregnant and this pregnancy has been very hard. I’m trying to get caught up now! If you’re still having issues, let me know and I can always email it to you. Thank you!
These were excellent! Needed some inspiration to make stuffed mini bell peppers with some flair. Cheese and bacon are my two favorite condiments, so this was right up my alley. Thanks for the recipe. I don’t know if it was the altitude, but 15 minutes was just right for me.
Glad you enjoyed them, Alyssa!
I am like to know more about your recipe.
ok this is a totally novice question…wanting to take these to a potluck…only means of warming or keeping warm is a crockpot ormicrowave….would this be feasible as the potluck would be 4-6 hours after cooking (if timed right 😉 )
I think if you put these in a crockpot and use the warm setting, that might work! When I have any of these leftover I microwave them and they still taste great. They always taste best fresh from the oven though! Enjoy your potluck!
was wondering if you are able to freeze these before cooking them
Hi Michelle, sorry for the late response. Ive been very sick the past week. I’ve never tried freezing these before but I’ve heard of folks freezing the jalapeño version, so I’m sure it would work fine!
Hi Ashlyn, can you use bagged bacon bits? Instead of cooked real bacon?
Hi Lesley, so sorry for the late response. I’ve been pretty sick and have been taking a break. You can definitely use bacon bits!
Made over 100 for a 4th of July potluck, and came home with none! Had to make a small batch the next day because my husband was sad they were all eaten! Wonderful recipe!
Awesome! I am so glad y’all enjoyed these, Theresa!:)
Such perfect little bites!
These were delicious! Made two batches : one with the mini bell peppers and another with jalepenos! My kids and husband devoured them 🙂 Thank You!
Love the idea of using the jalapeños! So glad y’all enjoyed these!
can you freeze these before cooking?
I love your jalepeno idea! I might add seeds and stems to half the cheese mixture so my brother can get the heat he needs the next time I decide to make these.