Protein Snack Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
Delightfully satisfying cheese stuffed mini peppers perfect for snacks or appetizers, packed with protein and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mini sweet peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: paprika or cayenne pepper for added spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash the mini sweet peppers thoroughly and slice each one in half lengthwise.
- Mix the cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Fill each half of the mini sweet peppers with the cheese mixture.
- Arrange the stuffed mini peppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add paprika or cayenne pepper on top of the stuffed peppers if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the peppers are tender.
- Cool slightly before serving; enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or add spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg