Sausage Stuffed Sweet Mini Peppers are the perfect appetizer to put out at your next party. Loaded with cream cheese, sausage, garlic, and chives, these bite-size peppers have something for everyone!
When I have a party or some kind of shindig at my house, I like to offer an assortment of appetizers so there’s something for everyone. What’s great about Sausage Stuffed Sweet Mini Peppers is that unlike jalapeno poppers, these guys are not spicy at all, so they’re perfect for kids or anyone that doesn’t eat spicy foods, yet they’re loved by everyone!
I have seen bags of sweet mini peppers at the store for years but had never actually tried one until recently. I’ve been missing out! While great for dipping in hummus, or just snacking in general, these bite-size peppers are also perfect for stuffing!
Ingredients needed for this recipe:
- Sweet mini peppers
- Cream cheese
- Sausage
- Garlic
- Red pepper flakes
- Chives
- Parmesan cheese
- Pepper
There are so many amazing flavors going on in these stuffed peppers! The mini peppers themselves are slightly sweet which complements the richness of the sausage and tanginess of the cream cheese. Add some sautéed garlic and freshly chopped chives to pull it all together for a perfect two-bite crowd-pleaser.
Looking for more appetizer recipes? Here are some favorites:
- Spicy Korean Deviled Eggs
- Jalapeno Bacon Swill Cheese Ball
- Goat Cheese Crostini with Balsamic Grape Tomatoes (shown below)
- Cheesy Baked Spicy Italian Dip
- Ghost Pepper Cheese Ball
- Marinated Cheese & Olive Antipasto
NOTES:
- 1 lb. of sweet mini peppers is approximately 15-20 peppers (depending on how big they are), which equals 30-40 stuffed mini peppers
- If you’re looking for a spicier version, double or triple the amount of crushed red pepper flakes and/or add some cayenne pepper to the filling.
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Sausage Stuffed Sweet Mini Peppers
Sausage Stuffed Sweet Mini Peppers are the perfect appetizer to put out at your next party. Loaded with cream cheese, sausage, garlic, and chives, these bite-size peppers have something for everyone!
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
- 1 lb. sweet mini peppers
- 8 oz. pork sausage
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- black pepper
- 1 tbsp. fresh chives sliced
- shredded parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350. Cut peppers in half lengthwise, leaving stems attached. Remove seeds and membranes to make room for stuffing.
Cook sausage in a pan for a minute or two, breaking it up into small crumbles, then add garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Continue cooking until sausage is cooked through.
Add sausage/garlic mixture to softened cream cheese in a medium bowl. Add black pepper and chives and mix thoroughly. Spoon sausage/cream cheese mixture into the pepper halves. Sprinkle the tops with a little parmesan cheese and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Keyword Cream Cheese, Peppers, Sausage