Bagel Cream Cheese Peppers
Crisp mini sweet peppers filled with a creamy, savory everything bagel cream cheese mixture for a fun and flavorful low-carb snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 16-20 halves
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 10 mini sweet peppers, halved and seeded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mini peppers, then slice them in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, everything bagel seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Spoon or pipe the mixture into each pepper half.
- Arrange on a serving plate.
- Sprinkle additional everything bagel seasoning on top if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
- Add smoked salmon for a lox-inspired variation.
- Mix in fresh herbs like dill or chives for extra flavor.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 halves
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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