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Mini Carrot Peppers Stuffed with Herb Cream Cheese Recipe

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These Mini ‘Carrot’ Peppers Stuffed with Herb Cream Cheese are a delightful and visually charming appetizer. Featuring sweet mini orange bell peppers filled with a creamy, herb-infused cream cheese mixture and topped with fresh carrot stems or dill fronds to mimic carrot leaves, this recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for gatherings or light snacks.

Ingredients

Peppers

  • 10-12 Mini Orange Bell Peppers
  • 1 Bunch of Carrot Stems or Dill Fronds (for the “carrot” leaves)

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

  1. Prepare the Peppers: Lay your mini orange bell peppers on a cutting board and slice them lengthwise, parallel to the cutting board, so the peppers will lay flat rather than on their sides.
  2. Clean the Peppers: Once halved, remove any seeds or white ribs from the inside of the peppers if you prefer a cleaner, milder taste and presentation.
  3. Make the Filling: In a bowl or mixer, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, chopped scallion, freshly chopped dill, parsley, and salt. Mix until fully blended and smooth.
  4. Stuff the Peppers: Using a spoon, neatly fill each pepper half with the herb cream cheese mixture, ensuring an even and attractive filling.
  5. Add the “Carrot” Toppers: Pull off a few carrot stems or dill fronds and gently press the stem ends into the top of each filled pepper. The cream cheese will hold the stems in place, creating the look of mini carrots.
  6. Chill: Refrigerate the stuffed peppers until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld and the filling to firm up slightly.

Notes

  • For a vegan variation, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with plant-based alternatives.
  • Remove seeds and ribs from the peppers to reduce any bitterness and enhance the visual appeal.
  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor and aroma in the cream cheese filling.
  • Chilling the peppers helps the filling set and improves the overall taste.

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