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    Home > Recipes > Appetizer

    Herb and Cheese Stuffed Sweet Peppers

    Published: Dec 31, 2015 · Modified: Dec 28, 2022 · by Jess Smith · Jump to Recipe · 8 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    herb and cheese stuffed peppers

    With a 4-ingredient herb and cheese mix, these Stuffed Sweet Peppers are a great appetizer for entertaining.  Assemble them ahead and just slide them in the oven right before guests arrive for a warm, crowd-pleasing appetizer.

    Herb and Cheese Pepper Bites on a plate

    Quick and Easy Party Food

    I'm bringing this recipe to you today (it's New Year's Eve for those of you who might be reading this from the future) because it's pretty perfect for those of us who are a bit burned out on holiday cooking.  That's because, it's:

    1. Festive
    2. Fast
    3. Needs only 5 ingredients!

    And here are those ingredients below. The secret really comes from Boursin cheese. Boursin is an herb and garlic cheese that basically begs to be spread over crackers and devoured, but in this case, makes a fast, easy filling for the peppers.

    We add a few fresh chopped herbs and grated parmesan to boost the flavors, but truth is, you could skip all that and stuff the peppers with Boursin and people would still beg for the recipe.

    Ingredients for Herb and Cheese stuffed peppers
    red and yellow mini peppers on a grey countertop

    Mini sweet peppers are all over my grocery store these days - sold in bags of about 20-30. They come in bright colors and are super affordable. Any peppers will work, but make sure they are sweet (though jalapeños would be great too if you like spice - just remove the seeds before you fill them).

    Perfect Make Ahead Appetizer

    Perhaps the greatest thing about this recipe is that you can make the whole thing ahead. The best sort of recipe for a party, right? Combine the ingredients in a bowl, slice the peppers in half and stuff them, refrigerate for up to 3 days! When the doorbell rings, slide these in the oven, and by the time you've poured everyone a glass of wine, they will be hot and ready to serve.

    Sliced red and yellow peppers on a grey countertop
    Herb and Cheese Stuffed Sweet Peppers on an appetizer plate

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    Favorite Tools

    • Cutting Board
    • 6-inch Global Knife 
    • Half Sheet Pan
    • Anchor 3-Piece Glass Mixing Bowls 
    cheese stuffed peppers on a round tray
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    4.52 from 31 votes

    Herb and Cheese Stuffed Sweet Peppers

    With only 5 ingredients and made ahead, Herb and Cheese Stuffed Sweet Peppers mean you can have a hot appetizer ready for a crowd.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Keyword: easy appetizer, make ahead appetizer, vegetarian
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 65kcal
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
    Cost: $3.00

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl
    • Half Sheet Pan

    Ingredients

    • 20 Mini Sweet Peppers, measuring about 2-3 inches each (look for the bagged mix of sweet peppers in the produce section)
    • 1 5.2 ounce round Boursin Cheese
    • 3 ounces Parmesan Cheese, grated
    • 2 stalks Green Onions, finely chopped
    • 1 Tablespoons Cilantro, finely chopped
    • Salsa, for serving (optional)

    Instructions

    • Turn on the oven's broiler (if prepping right before cooking).
    • Halve the sweet peppers and arrange them, cut-side up, on a greased baking sheet.
    • In a small bowl, combine the Boursin, parmesan, green onions and cilantro. Stir until smooth and evenly combined (if the mixture is very hard to stir, you can add a splash of milk or water to make it easier to combine). Spoon the mixture into the sliced peppers.
    • Place the pan approximately 6 inches under the broiler and broil just until golden brown and heated through, about 6 minutes.
    • Serve alone or with salsa for dipping!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 6g | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2309IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 1mg

    Molly and Clara are all over Instagram this week, so the cat demanded her 5 minutes of fame. Here she is debating whether or not she'd like to pull the blog props down and eat some of those peppers.

    Ezbna the Cat

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    About Jess

    Hi! I'm Jess. I am the recipe creator and photographer behind the 900+ recipes you’ll find on Inquiring Chef. As a mom to three young kids and professional cook, my mission is to make every moment in the kitchen and around the table count. If you’re looking for easy, flavorful, family-approved recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Learn more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. Jen

      December 24, 2017 at 11:40 am

      5 stars
      These were a big hit at our Christmas Eve dinner! Even Hubby, who isn't crazy about Parmesan cheese, really liked them. I drizzled an extra pinch of Parmesan on top of each one before they went under the broiler. They need to be watched while cooking -- they began to brown and sizzle before the 6-minute mark. I served them with salsa but they are delicious alone as well.

      Reply
      • Jess

        December 25, 2017 at 5:13 pm

        Thanks so much for letting me know, Jen. I'm glad they even passed the test parmesan cheese test from your husband! Merry Christmas!

        Reply
        • Jen

          December 27, 2017 at 11:49 am

          5 stars
          I took another batch to my family's home on Christmas day - another hit! "These are sooooo good!" I should mention that I omitted the cilantro only because my mom doesn't care for it; next time I will add chopped Italian parsley but even without it the cheese was very tasty. I served the leftover cheese mix with some small savory crackers -- another hit! I've already added these to next year's menu.

          Reply
    2. Sue

      June 09, 2018 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      HUGE hit at our neighborhood get together. A great appetizer when you're trying to avoid carbs!! Agree with the comment regarding the time under the broiler. Watch them closely!

      Reply
    3. Crissy

      December 26, 2019 at 11:49 am

      5 stars
      This was such an easy appetizer, wow! I used Alouette cheese because it was way cheaper than Boursin. I used freeze dried green onion and left out the cilantro! So good to bring for Christmas dinner along with pigs in blankets! Will make these again for sure!

      Reply
    4. Jami Biwer

      February 01, 2020 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I will be making these again!

      Reply
    5. Abbey

      October 24, 2020 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      Used this same concept for easy jalapeno poppers! Combined boursin cheese and shredded cheddar cheese, then stuffed jalapeno poppers with mixture and baked/broiled. So delicious! Will definitely make again and ot made me want to try the sweet pepper version, too!

      Reply
      • Jess Smith

        October 24, 2020 at 4:53 pm

        I love the jalapeño idea!! So glad you liked these!

        Reply

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