Grilled Sweet Pepper Poppers
Fire up your grill for these irresistible Grilled Sweet Pepper Poppers, the perfect blend of smoky, creamy, and cheesy flavors! This easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer features vibrant mini sweet peppers stuffed with a luscious filling of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, garlic, paprika, and fresh chives. Each pepper is lightly brushed with olive oil for a touch of char and grilled to perfection, creating a bubbling, golden topping that’s simply mouthwatering. Ready in just 25 minutes, these poppers are ideal for summer cookouts, game-day gatherings, or anytime snacking. Serve them warm and watch them disappear—pure party perfection!
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Ingredients
- 20 pieces Mini sweet peppers
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh chives
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the mini sweet peppers. Slice each pepper lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, paprika, chopped chives, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.
Step 3
Using a small spoon or piping bag, fill each mini sweet pepper half with the cheese mixture, leveling the top.
Step 4
Brush the outside of each stuffed pepper lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking and to add a slight char when grilled.
Step 5
Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 350-375°F). Ensure the grates are clean and lightly oiled.
Step 6
Place the stuffed peppers on the grill, stuffed side up. Close the grill lid and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the peppers are softened and slightly charred, and the cheese filling is bubbly and golden.
Step 7
Carefully remove the peppers from the grill using tongs and transfer to a serving plate.
Step 8
Serve warm as an appetizer or snack. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1285.6 grams (1285.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1776 |
| Total Fat 143.80g | 184% |
| Saturated Fat 76.30g | 382% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g | |
| Cholesterol 372mg | 124% |
| Sodium 2057mg | 89% |
| Total Carbohydrate 83.50g | 30% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.20g | 79% |
| Total Sugars 51.10g | |
| Protein 54.10g | 108% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1120mg | 86% |
| Iron 6mg | 34% |
| Potassium 2530mg | 54% |
Source of Calories