Cold Stuffed Mini Peppers with Cream Cheese

Sharing is caring!

If you’re searching for easy gluten free appetizers, it doesn’t get much better than lunchbox peppers! These delicious no-bake snacks are perfect for any party — from a summer BBQ to a gameday event. On top of being quick and easy to make, these cold stuffed mini peppers can be prepared with just four ingredients. That means they’re a great option for any last minute get together.

This posts contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you purchase something from my link (at no additional cost to you). Thanks for your support!

cold stuffed peppers with cream cheese

You’re going to love how easy these stuffed mini bell peppers come together! That’s because you can whip them up with just a handful of naturally gluten free ingredients.

And the best part is that you can make them ahead of time! Prepare your cold appetizers in advance and have them ready when the party starts!

Cold Stuffed Mini Peppers

When you make these easy stuffed peppers, you can prepare a delicious snack for your party guests with just a few minutes of prep work. And since all the ingredients are naturally gluten freen and low carb, they’re sure to be a hit with everyone at your party!

Cold Stuffed Mini Peppers

But my favorite part about this easy recipe is the short ingredients list. All you need are four simple ingredients to whip up this no-bake snack at home:

  • Mini bell peppers. Lunchbox bell peppers are perfect for a party because they’re a mini version of classic sweet peppers! All you have to do is slice them in half and remove the stem and they’re ready for stuffing.
  • Cream cheese. Start off with softened cream cheese to make spreading your filling a little easier.
  • Sour cream. Add some tang to your pepper filling with the help of sour cream.
  • Everything bagel seasoning. With the help of everything bagel seasoning, you can add tons of flavor with just one simple ingredient. This seasoning blend is made with poppy seeds, onion flakes, garlic salt, sesame seeds, and sunflower oil — everything you’ll find on a classic everything bagel.

How to Make Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers

Since there’s no baking involved in this gluten free recipe, you can prepare it with just a few minutes of prep work. Just follow these simple steps for whipping up this quick and easy snack.

everything bagel seasoning with cream cheese

Start by making the filling for your stuffed peppers. Add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and everything bagel seasoning to a medium bowl. Stir the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

baby bell peppers

Next, prepare your peppers by washing and drying them. Then, use a sharp knife to slice each pepper in half lengthwise. Carefully remove the seeds from the top of each pepper and wipe any stuck-on seeds from the inside.

cream cheese stuffed mini peppers

Once your peppers are ready to go, the last step to making this recipe is to add the filling. Spoon a small amount of filling into each pepper, then smooth it out using the back of your spoon. You can serve your peppers as-is or sprinkle a little more everything bagel seasoning on top for garnish.

Cold Stuffed Peppers Recipe Ideas

See how easy it is to make these quick snacks? That makes them perfect for a keto snack or a simple appetizer for your next party! Whether you’re looking for gluten free Super Bowl appetizers, New Year’s Eve appetizers, or Christmas appetizers for your next get-together.

cold stuffed mini peppers recipe

And since this recipe is so easy to make, it’s also easy to customize. Try these recipe adjustments and additions to create a delicious appetizer recipe for any celebration:

  • Use low fat ingredients. Turn this into a delicious Weight Watchers snack with the help of fat free or low fat ingredients. Use fat free or reduced fat sour cream and cream cheese to reduce the number of points in this simple snack.
  • Try salt free seasoning. If you’re watching your sodium intact, simply replace the traditional everything bagel seasoning with salt free everything bagel seasoning when making this recipe.
  • Use different seasoning blends. You can easily change up the flavor of these no bake snacks by using different seasoning blends in the filling. In place of everything bagel seasoning, try different spice blends like Cajun seasoning, BBQ seasoning, or garlic herb seasoning.
cold stuffed mini peppers recipe

Everything Bagel Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers

Yield: 30
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

You only need four ingredients to make these low carb gluten free cold stuffed mini peppers for your next party.

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces mini bell peppers, cut in half with seeds removed
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning, plus more for topping

Instructions

    1. Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and everything bagel seasoning in a medium bowl. Stir to mix.
    2. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the top of each pepper. Top with additional everything bagel seasoning, if you want more flavor.
    3. Place the peppers in the refrigerator to chill for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 30 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 49Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 43mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g

Did you make this recipe?

Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Pinterest

More Easy Recipe Ideas:

Easy Cold Crab Dip Recipe

BLT Pinwheels

Cold Sour Cream Salsa Dip

Taco Coleslaw

If you like this post, you’ll probably like these:

how to make cold buffalo chicken dip
charcuterie bites appetizers
taco dip with cream cheese and sour cream

Similar Posts

One Comment

  1. Emily, these sound interesting. What a yummy snack or side. Pinned 📌.
    Thanks bunches for sharing this with Sweet Tea & Friends Link Up this month dear friend.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.