Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 6 Large Bell peppers (use a mix of red, orange, and yellow for a stunning display!) 🫑
- 16 oz Cream cheese, softened ☁️
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese 🧀
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley or chives, chopped 🌿
- Seasoning: Dried oregano, salt, and coarse black pepper 🧂🖤
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Peppers: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and ribs to create a perfect “hollow bowl.” 🫑🔪🥇
- The Creamy Filling: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, Parmesan, garlic, and herbs. Mix until smooth and well-combined. 🥣🌪️✨
- Stuff Them Full: Spoon the cheese mixture generously into each pepper, packing it down so they are filled to the very top! 🥄🫑👑
- The Finishing Touch: Sprinkle the tops with a little extra dried herbs and a pinch of black pepper for that professional, herbed look seen in the photo! 🌿🧂🎨
- Bake to Perfection: Place the peppers in a large ceramic baking dish. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese filling is hot and bubbly with golden-brown spots! 🥘⏲️🔥
- Serve: Carefully remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy the perfect bite of crunchy pepper and molten cheese! 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Color” Secret: As shown in the photo, using a variety of brightly colored peppers makes this dish the star of any dinner table or party platter! 🌈🛡️💎
- The “Add-In” Hack: For a heartier version, mix in some cooked crumbled sausage or bacon bits into the cream cheese before stuffing! 🥓🎯✅
