Mini Carrot Peppers Stuffed with Herb Cream Cheese Recipe
These Mini ‘Carrot’ Peppers Stuffed with Herb Cream Cheese are a delightful, no-cook appetizer that combines the fresh crunch of mini orange bell peppers with a creamy, flavorful herb cream cheese filling. Garnished with dill fronds to mimic carrot leaves, they are perfect for parties or light snacks, ready in just 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Peppers
- 10–12 mini orange bell peppers
- 1 bunch carrot stems or dill fronds (for ‘carrot’ leaves garnish)
Herb Cream Cheese Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp sour cream
- 1 chopped scallion
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped dill
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Peppers: Lay your mini orange bell peppers onto a cutting board and slice them lengthwise, parallel to the board. This technique ensures the peppers will lay flat for easier filling and presentation.
- Remove Seeds: After halving, remove any seeds and white ribs from the peppers if you prefer a cleaner, milder taste and better appearance.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl or mixer, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, chopped scallion, freshly chopped dill, parsley, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended and creamy.
- Stuff the Peppers: Using a spoon, neatly fill each pepper half with the prepared herb cream cheese mixture, ensuring an even distribution and smooth surface.
- Garnish: Pull off a few dill fronds or carrot stems and gently press the ends into the top of the filled peppers to resemble carrot leaves. The cream cheese filling will hold the stems securely in place.
- Chill: Refrigerate the stuffed peppers until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld and the filling to firm up slightly for best texture.
Notes
- Mini orange bell peppers are used to mimic the look of baby carrots, making this appetizer visually fun and appealing.
- You can substitute dill fronds with carrot tops or parsley if preferred for garnish.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and smooth filling texture.
- This is a no-cook recipe, ideal for quick prep and serving chilled.
- Remove seeds and white ribs for a less bitter taste and cleaner presentation.
- Great served cold as a fresh appetizer or party snack.
Keywords: mini bell peppers, stuffed peppers, herb cream cheese, appetizer, no-cook, party snack, vegetarian, fresh herbs
