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Perfect for game day or entertaining at home, these colorful stuffed peppers filled with cream cheese and sausage are an easy and impressive appetizer.
I used to go all out when entertaining at home. But I’ve grown wiser over the years. A stress-free hostess is a happy hostess!
The focus should be on getting dear friends and family together, not setting the perfect table and serving a 12 course meal. Though I still aim to serve excellent food, I’d rather be a relaxed hostess than a crazy woman trapped in the kitchen! These super easy, cream cheese stuffed mini peppers with sausage are a cinch to prepare and will be the hit of any gathering!
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Every year, I host my book club, dinner club and have a 4th of July neighborhood party. Plus there are those family holiday gatherings as well as having friends over for coffee, food demos, and of course, dinner. I’ve learned a few tricks for easy entertaining.
Be interactive in the kitchen. That’s where everyone gathers, so why not have your guests lend a hand.
Set your table the day before. No need for fine china and crystal. My everyday white plates show off colorful foods like these gorgeous stuffed peppers beautifully!
Supplement your menu with dinner rolls from the bakery, chunks of cheese and crackers from the grocery store, and never refuse when one of your guests asks to bring a dish!
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Cream Cheese and Sausage Stuffed Mini Peppers
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 15 servings 1x
Description
Perfect for game day or entertaining at home, these colorful stuffed peppers filled with cream cheese and sausage are an easy and impressive appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh Divine Flavor Tribelli peppers (sweet mini peppers)
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage (cooked, crumbled, drained of fat)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove ribs and seeds. Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Make the filling by mixing the sausage, cream cheese, cheddar and Parmesan together until well combined. Taste filling and add salt and/or pepper if needed.
- Fill the peppers with the sausage mixture. Bake for 12-14 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
If any of the pepper halves won’t sit upright on the baking sheet, remove thin slices of pepper from their bottoms to make them stable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Appetzier
Could these be made and froze? How long would they keep in the frig?
I wouldn’t freeze them, but I think they could be made at least 24 hours ahead of time, covered with plastic, then baked when you’re ready to eat them. They might need a little extra time in the oven.