Description
These Cheesy Stuffed Banana Peppers are a delightful fusion of creamy cheese and savory spices, perfect for a gluten-free appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–8 oz. package cream cheese
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 4–6 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 10 medium to large banana peppers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, basil, oregano, pepper, salt, mozzarella, and parmesan. Mix until well combined.
- Cut the tops off the banana peppers and remove the seeds. Be cautious and wear gloves if needed!
- Stuff each banana pepper with the cheesy mixture, pressing gently to fill them completely.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and sprinkle additional grated parmesan on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is golden.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the garlic to your taste. You can also experiment with different types of cheese for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed pepper halves
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Stuffed Banana Peppers, gluten free, cheese stuffed peppers, appetizer, bell pepper recipe