Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers are topped with Everything Bagel Seasoning to make a crunchy, creamy, and irresistible party snack! This crazy simple yet super delicious 4 Ingredient appetizer is perfect for holidays or even the Super Bowl.
Love everything bagel snacks with cream cheese? Also, try my Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites and Everything Bagel Stuffed Celery.
Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
This 4 ingredient Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers recipe is a healthy appetizer or snack in perfection! My Everything Bagel Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers could not be simpler to make, crazy tasty, AND super good for you. If you happen to be on a gluten-free, low cal, low carb, or keto diet these are for you. This just happens to be one of my favorite appetizer recipes.
And if you are like me and just like good food- diet or not-, these perfectly stuffed mini peppers are for you too. These crunchy bites of deliciousness are totally addictive.
Whether you are looking for a healthy after-dinner snack or something simple to make for your Super Bowl Party... get ready to add this one to your recipe rotation.
Why You'll Love These Everything Bagel Stuffed Mini Peppers...
- These Everything Bagel Stuffed Mini Peppers are pure perfection. They make the perfect healthy snack or appetizer in only 4 ingredients.
- They start with those pretty and colorful mini bell peppers you see in the store. The crispy and healthy peppers are perfectly delicious and crunchy as a raw snack BUT I like to take it up a notch with a combination of cream cheese and plain Greek yogurt.
- They look fancy but are super easy to make.
- The real flavor POP comes when you sprinkle a hearty dose of Everything But the Bagel Seasoning. Buy it at ALDI or Trader Joes OR make your own version with my DIY recipe here.
- This is a party of game day appetizer you can feel good eating because the bell peppers are rich in vitamins C, A, B6, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, and Iron. Plus Greek yogurt has probiotics and protein.
- They are only 150 calories a serving!
Ingredients In the Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers:
You know I love a good 4-ingredient recipe and these Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers are so good. Here's an overview of what you'll need to make them, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amount
- Sweet Mini Bell Peppers: You'll want to use the bagged mini sweet peppers or baby bell peppers that are sold in the produce section.
- Whipped Cream Cheese: I like using whipped cream cheese for a lighter texture. You can also use softened cream cheese.
- Plain Greek Yogurt: You can make this recipe with just cream cheese BUT I like adding Greek yogurt for a more complex flavor and added nutrients like probiotics.
- Everything But the Bagel Seasoning: Buy one at the store or follow my simple recipe to make your own. It's a combination of white and black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic powder onion, and sea salt flakes.
Are mini sweet peppers the same as bell peppers?
Kind of! They are in the same family as bell peppers but are smaller and sweeter. The colors are also more vibrant making them super nutritious.
How do you eat mini sweet peppers raw?
YES! You might have noticed this recipe isn't baked but raw. Eating raw mini peppers is actually the most nutritious way to enjoy them because they can lose some of their nutrients in the cooking process. The seeds are even edible, although I do suggest you remove them before making these Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers.
How to Make the Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers:
This is an overview of the instructions to make this Everything Bagel Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers, but the full detailed printable recipe is below in the recipe card.
- Wash and prep the mini peppers by cutting each one in half. Carefully remove any seeds or inner parts of the pepper. Pat the peppers dry and lay the pepper baby peppers halves on a tray in a single layer.
- Next, you will make the filling. In a mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese and Greek yogurt.
- Carefully stuff each mini pepper with the cream cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle the everything bagel seasoning on top of the cream cheese filling.
How to store the Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers:
These are best enjoyed immediately but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. I would not freeze these as they would be soggy when you thaw them out.
Variations of Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers:
I love this recipe as is BUT here are some fun variations to try.
- Mix up the Spices: You can easily mix up the seasoning on these Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers. Italian seasoning, Taco seasoning, Cajun Seasoning, Blackening Seasoning, or even paprika would be great. Any fresh herbs you have would also be lovely.
- Make them Spicy: Make them spicy by adding diced pickled or fresh jalapeños.
- Add other Toppings: You can elevate these even more with other toppings like diced tomato, green onion, smoked salmon, fresh chives, avocado, bacon, or diced cucumber.
- Mix up the Cheese: You can substitute the cream cheese or soft goat cheese.
- Add More Cheese: Sprinkle your favorite shredded cheese on top like mozzarella cheese, pepper jack, parmesan cheese, or cheddar cheese.
- Make them Vegan: Make this vegan by using a dairy-free cream cheese substitute.
- Make them Oven Baked: Make these warm and bake them by cooking them on a baking sheet at 400 degrees to 10 minutes. You can also cook them in the air fryer at 375 degrees for 6 minutes.
These Everything Bagel Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers are the Perfect Snack
These Everything Bagel Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers make such a delicious snack or appetizer. The best part about this healthy appetizer is you can enjoy a hearty SIX of these for less than 160 calories making it a party or game night snack you really can enjoy. These will be on our Super Bowl Menu and I hope you'll put them on yours too. You will just love this easy appetizer.
Happy Cooking!
More Everything Bagel Recipes to Love:
- DIY Homemade Everything But the Bagel Spice
- 4 Ingredient Everything Bagel Dip
- Everything Bagel Guacamole
- Everything Bagel Hummus
- Crispy Everything Bagel Chickpeas
- 4 Ingredient Everything Bagel Sweet Potato Chips
- Everything Bagel Salad
- Everything Bagel Stuffed Celery
- Everything Bagel Ranch
- Everything Bagel Deviled Eggs
- Everything Bagel Salmon
- Everything Bagel Roasted Potatoes
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Everything Bagel Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
Ingredients
- 2 dozen mini peppers
- ¾ cup whipped cream cheese
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Cut the mini peppers in half and scoop out any seeds.
- Mix together your cream cheese and Greek yogurt.
- Spread the cheese mixture into the peppers and sprinkle with the everything bagel seasoning to taste.
- Serve on a party tray and enjoy.
Notes
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Victoria says
I didn't have greek yogurt so I added jalapeño to palmetto cheese and added some fresh chopped jalapeños, so you yummy!!! thank you!!!
Tiffany Perry says
I'm making these for a dinner party and forgot to buy the yogurt! Would sour cream be an ok substitute?
JulieWunder says
Yes! That will work! Hope you enjoy them!
Gigi says
Yummy!!!!
Glenda says
I’m on a 20g carb per day so if I had a full serving of these it would take all but 9g of my daily. They do look good though so I may just eat 1/2 serving.
Summer says
What’s the serving size for the nutrition info?
JulieWunder says
6 bell pepper bites! I hope you enjoy them.
Andrea says
Question about the serving: Is it 6 half mini peppers or 12 of of the pepper bites to equal a serving? The recipe says it serves 4 so I presume that means 6 whole mini peppers which would be 12 of the pieces. Just need clarification. Thanks.
Alexis says
SO delicious! My family and friends loved these as an appetizer at a recent party. I'll be making these again!
Ramona says
My kinda snack at all times! Guilt free too. I love love love cream cheese and I love mini peppers. Will defo need to whip some up 😉
Kari Alana says
This is such a fun and easy recipe to make with my little one over the weekend for healthy snacking so thanks for sharing.
Emily says
This appetizer combines some of my favorite flavors--- mini bell peppers and everything but the bagel seasoning! So so delicious and will be making this appetizer again and again!
Chef Dennis says
My family loved these stuffed peppers! And the mini peppers were a great idea for this treat!
Stine Mari says
This is such a delicious snack! I love everything bagel seasoning and I put it on everything!
Alisha says
I’m obsessed with these stuffed peppers!! My sister in law made them for Super Bowl and I couldn’t stop eating them!! I can’t wait to make them for myself! Thank you for this delicious recipe!!
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked them!
Amy Liu Dong says
Such an easy but delicious appetizer to prepare on any type of occasion. I love it and will definitely be making this recipe, thank you!
Jere Cassidy says
I always see these little peppers and wonder what to do with them. This is a fantastic idea, I love how easy and colorful this is.
Leslie says
I am VERY intrigued by this recipe! Cream cheese is so magical! Haha! Using it this way with peppers and everything bagel is genius!
Deborah Brooks says
This is totally my kind of snack! I love cream cheese and mini peppers. Can't wait to whip some up this week