Description
These Cheesy Stuffed Banana Peppers are a deliciously creamy and cheesy delight, perfect for a gluten-free appetizer or main dish. The combination of creamy cheese, garlic, and aromatic herbs makes for a mouthwatering filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–8 oz. package cream cheese
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 4–6 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 10 medium to large banana peppers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, pepper, salt, shredded mozzarella, and grated parmesan. Mix until well combined.
- Slice the banana peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes.
- Stuff each banana pepper half with the cheese mixture, pressing it slightly to pack.
- Place the stuffed peppers on a baking sheet and sprinkle additional grated parmesan on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the peppers are tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the garlic according to your taste. You can also mix in some cooked sausage or ground beef for a heartier filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed pepper halves
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Stuffed Banana Peppers, gluten free, stuffed peppers, appetizer, baked peppers