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cheese stuffed piquante peppers

Cheese Stuffed Piquante Peppers: A Quick Flavor Bomb Appetizer

Enjoy cheese stuffed piquante peppers, a quick and flavorful appetizer that's perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: South African
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers
  • 12 pieces Peppadew Peppers Sweet and tangy peppers for stuffing.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 200 grams Cream Cheese Room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Parsley Finely chopped.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Chives Finely chopped.
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder For flavor depth.
  • Salt and Pepper To taste.
Finishing Touch
  • Additional Parsley and Chives For garnishing.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • strainer
  • Piping bag
  • spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Drain Peppadew Peppers by placing them upside down in a strainer or on a kitchen towel for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 200 grams of cream cheese with 1 teaspoon each of parsley and chives, along with ½ teaspoon of garlic powder. Blend until smooth.
  3. Take a tiny slice off the bottom of each pepper to keep them upright while filling.
  4. Using a piping bag or spoon, fill each Peppadew pepper generously with the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Sprinkle additional parsley and chives over the filled peppers for garnish. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure peppers are dry and experiment with additional ingredients like olives or sun-dried tomatoes for a twist.

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