Roasted goat cheese stuffed mini peppers (Printable)

Tender roasted mini peppers filled with creamy herbed goat cheese for a colorful Mediterranean appetizer

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 18 mini sweet peppers

→ Cheese Filling

02 - 7 oz fresh goat cheese (chèvre)
03 - 2 tbsp cream cheese
04 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 1 tsp lemon zest
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ For Roasting & Garnish

10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1 tsp balsamic glaze (optional)
12 - Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Wash the mini peppers and slice them in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and membranes.
03 - Drizzle peppers with 1 tbsp olive oil. Arrange cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast peppers for 10 minutes until they begin to soften but still hold their shape.
05 - Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix goat cheese, cream cheese, chives, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt until smooth and well combined.
06 - Cool roasted peppers slightly. Stuff each pepper half generously with the cheese mixture.
07 - Drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over the stuffed peppers.
08 - Return to the oven and roast for another 10 minutes, or until peppers are tender and the cheese is hot and lightly golden.
09 - Remove from the oven, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These disappear faster than any other appetizer I've ever made, leaving guests begging for the recipe
  • The sweetness of roasted peppers against tangy herbed cheese creates that perfect bite everyone reaches for first
02 -
  • Over-roasting the peppers before stuffing makes them collapse, so watch that first 10 minutes carefully
  • The filling tastes better after it sits for 30 minutes, so make it ahead if you're planning ahead
03 -
  • A pinch of smoked paprika in the cheese filling adds incredible depth that keeps guests guessing
  • If you're short on time, skip the first roast and stuff raw peppers, just add a few minutes to the final roast time

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