EASY Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers Recipe (Prepped In 10 Minutes)

These cream cheese stuffed peppers make the perfect appetizer or snack, and they're absolutely jam-packed with flavor. They combine cream cheese-filled sweet peppers with zesty ranch dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped bacon to make an irresistibly tasty dish. In addition to tasting delicious, this recipe also happens to be super easy to make. In fact, just 10 minutes of prep time is all that's needed to make these stuffed peppers come to life!

The Best Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers

I don't know about you, but I really think cream cheese stuffed peppers may just be the best party snack ever. I mean, they've got a little bit of everything...they're a little sweet, a little spicy, a little crunchy, and a ton of delicious.

What's not to love about that?

Plus, these stuffed peppers also happen to be a breeze to make. You basically just cut the sweet peppers in half, then stuff them with your cream cheese mixture and let them bake in the oven. Honestly, from start to finish, you only need to be in the kitchen for 10 minutes. The rest of that time is spent in the oven.

Sounds pretty easy, right?!

Well, that's because it is.

By the way, while these cream cheese stuffed peppers are baking, you'll have plenty of time to work on some other party snacks. I really like serving these stuffed peppers alongside these armadillo eggs, this Rotel dip, or this cheese ball.

Ingredients

The ingredient list for these cream cheese stuffed peppers is super simple. In fact, I can almost guarantee that you have most - if not all - of them at home already!

Anyway, here's what you'll need to make these cream cheese stuffed peppers:

• 6 sweet peppers, cut in half (or mini sweet peppers)
• 6 oz. cream cheese (I used full fat cream cheese)
• ¾ teaspoon ranch dressing
• 4 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled (reserve 1 tbsp)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (reserve ¼ cup)
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• *Optional: 1 diced-up jalapeno

Simple stuff, right?

By the way, if you have any leftover cream cheese, then you should definitely whip up this cream cheese dip. It's another delicious appetizer you can serve alongside your stuffed peppers!

Ingredient Substitutions And Suggestions

Now, I always make this stuffed peppers recipe with the ingredients listed above because I think it tastes best that way. But, with that said, you can definitely tweak this recipe to make it your own.

Use Different Types Of Meat

This recipe calls for bacon because bacon just makes everything better. But you can really use whatever meat you want. I've made this recipe with both cooked ground turkey and also ground beef, and it turned out great both ways.

Switch Up The Spices

As for the spices, if you don't have ranch seasoning - and you don't feel like running to the store - you can improvise with some spices. I recommend using equal amounts of garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder - so a ¼ tablespoon of each.

Use Mini Peppers

When it comes to the type of peppers, I like using full-sized red sweet peppers. That said though, if you want to make more mini stuffed peppers to satisfy a bunch of hungry guests, you can swap the full-sized peppers for mini sweet peppers or mini bell peppers. Just keep in mind that bell peppers tend to be a bit milder in flavor so they will taste a little different.

How To Make Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers

As I mentioned before, it couldn't be easier to make these stuffed peppers.

All you have to do is slice the peppers, stuff them with the cream cheese filling, then let them bake in the oven.

It's really that simple.

So, let's stop wasting time and get cooking!

Step 1: Prep Work

First things first, you'll want to preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Then, after you've got that taken care of, you'll want to prepare the peppers. So, to do that, you'll want to give the peppers a quick rinse - if you haven't done so already - and then cut them in half lengthwise and then remove the seeds. Now, once you've taken care of that, you can set the peppers aside and start to work on the filling.

Step 2: Make The Cream Cheese Filling

So, to make the cream cheese filling, you'll want to take out a large mixing bowl and beat the cream cheese, salt, and pepper together with an electric hand  - or stand - mixer.

Also, just so you know, I recommend letting the cream cheese soften on the counter for a few minutes before trying to mix it. However, if you forgot to take it out of the fridge and it's still firm, then you can microwave it for 10 seconds to soften it up.

Anyway, after you've got the cream cheese mixed up, you can fold in the ranch dressing, bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and green onions.

Step 3: Bake The Peppers

Now that the peppers and cream cheese filling are ready, it's time to stuff the peppers.

So, using a spoon, you'll want to fill the halved peppers with the prepared cream cheese mixture and top the peppers with the remaining shredded cheese, bacon, and diced jalapenos if using them. Then, after you've done that, you'll want to bake the peppers for about 6-8 minutes.

Finally, let them cool for a few minutes, then garnish 'em with green onions, serve 'em warm, and enjoy!

How To Store Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers

This recipe for cream cheese stuffed peppers makes 12 stuffed peppers, so it should be the perfect amount for an appetizer or even as a side with dinner. With that said, if you want to make more, you can really make as many as you want! Just double or triple this recipe, and you'll have minimal added prep time.

Then, if you have any leftover stuffed peppers, you can store them in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for about 3-4 days.

How To Reheat Stuffed Peppers

Whenever you're ready to enjoy these delicious stuffed peppers again, you can just take them right out of the fridge and dig in. They're terrific eaten cold, and I think they might even taste better the next day.

With that said though, if you'd like to reheat the peppers its super easy to do so. Just add them to a baking sheet and warm them back up in the oven at 350°F for around 10 minutes - or until hot.

Alternatively, if you have an air fryer, you can use that to warm up the stuffed peppers as well. Just heat 'em at 350°F for a few minutes - or until warm.

Finally, if you want to heat the peppers up even quicker, you can use a microwave. Just cook 'em in 30 second intervals until hot. 

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make cream cheese stuffed peppers!

These cream cheese stuffed peppers are sure to be a hit at your next party or small get-together. Honestly, they're so good that my family and I make them on a random weeknight just to have a fun family dinner side dish.

I mean, you can't beat the combination of ranch seasoning, bacon, and melty cheddar cheese...and when all of those things are mixed together with some cream cheese and stuffed in a pepper boat, gah, it's a match made in heaven.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy these stuffed peppers as much as I/we do.

As always, if you give this recipe a try, leave a comment below and let us know how it went!

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• Cream cheese fruit dip
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