Delicious Stuffed Banana Peppers

Delicious Stuffed Banana Peppers

Spicy meets sweet and creamy in these stuffed banana peppers. Makes a great snack or an appetizer for a party. Great for large groups as you can easily control the amount of spiciness. This is one of my favorites!

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Yield:
10 stuffed peppers
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • toothpicks
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 10 banana peppers
  • 10 slices peppered bacon, or to taste

Directions

Step 1
Soak toothpicks in water for 15 minutes.

Step 2
Combine cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro in a large bowl. Mix well.

Step 3
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 4
Cut a slit lengthwise through each pepper without slicing it in half. Cut another slit about 1/4 inch from the stem across the previous slit, forming a 'T'. Remove seeds, as desired, using a paring knife.

Step 5
Fill each pepper with the cream cheese stuffing mixture using a small spoon. Wrap each pepper with a slice of raw bacon. Slide 1 toothpick through the center of each pepper to hold onto the bacon and keep pepper closed.

Step 6
Grill stuffed peppers for 15 minutes. Turn and cook until bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes more.

Cook’s Notes:

Hungarian peppers are an excellent alternative to banana peppers if you like a little more heat and spice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

223
Calories
20g
Fat
5g
Carbs
8g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 223
% Daily Value *
Total Fat20g 25%
Saturated Fat11g 56%
Cholesterol59mg 20%
Sodium406mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate5g 2%
Dietary Fiber2g 5%
Total Sugars2g
Protein8g
Vitamin C29mg 144%
Calcium46mg 4%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium286mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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