Ingredients
– 12 mini sweet peppers
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Black olives for eyes (optional)
Instructions
Creating Mini Sweet Pepper Ghosts is as simple as following these steps:
1. Prepare the Peppers: Begin by washing the mini sweet peppers under running water. Pat them dry.
2. Slice the Peppers: Cut the tops of the peppers off and carefully remove the seeds from inside.
3. Make the Filling: In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
4. Fill the Peppers: Use a spoon or piping bag to fill each mini sweet pepper with the cheese mixture, ensuring they are well-stuffed.
5. Create Ghost Faces: Cut small pieces of black olives and place them on the filled peppers to resemble eyes, adding a playful ghostly touch.
6. Set Up for Serving: Arrange the filled peppers on a serving platter, displaying them as a spooky yet adorable treat.
These simple steps yield a delightful dish that encapsulates the spirit of Halloween while being deliciously satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 peppers
- Calories: 60 kcal (per pepper)
- Fat: 4g
- Protein: 2g