Description
Delightful Mediterranean-style Spinach and Feta Stuffed Mini Peppers, featuring tender mini sweet peppers filled with a creamy blend of spinach, feta, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Perfect as a savory appetizer or light snack, baked to golden perfection and garnished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Peppers
- 16–18 mini sweet peppers (halved lengthwise and seeds removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Filling
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the stuffed peppers.
- Sauté Spinach and Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped spinach, cooking until the spinach is wilted, about 2–3 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, crumbled feta, grated Parmesan, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended. Fold in the cooked spinach and garlic mixture until evenly incorporated.
- Stuff Peppers: Spoon the prepared filling into each halved mini sweet pepper, filling generously but neatly. Arrange the stuffed peppers on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 15–18 minutes until the peppers are tender and the filling is lightly golden on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and, if desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Serve warm or at room temperature as an elegant appetizer.
Notes
- You can prepare the filling ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to stuff and bake, making this recipe convenient for entertaining.
- For a spicier twist, use mini hot peppers instead of sweet peppers or add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the filling mixture.
- To make the dish gluten-free, ensure all cheeses and ingredients used do not contain gluten additives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
