Description
An easy and flavorful appetizer featuring goat cheese stuffed into mini sweet bell peppers, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound mini sweet bell peppers (about 12 peppers)
- 10 ounces goat cheese
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- Honey, for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme (dried works too)
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the mini peppers, then cut them in half lengthwise.
- Remove the seeds and any fleshy bits from inside the peppers.
- Fill each pepper half with goat cheese.
- Arrange the stuffed peppers in a baking dish or on a sheet pan in a single layer.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes until they’re tender and slightly charred.
- Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with balsamic glaze and honey.
- Finish off with fresh thyme and a sprinkle of black pepper. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to mix and match or substitute any ingredients according to your taste preference. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: goat cheese, appetizer, mini peppers, vegetarian, easy recipe