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!
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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