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    Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers

    Published: Jan 23, 2018 · Modified: Sep 5, 2023 by Jennifer Brown · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    These Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers are simple, quick, and filled with gooey cheese and bacon goodness! This sweet pepper appetizer recipe is SCD, gluten free, grain free, soy free, added sugar free, and low lactose!

    Holding a cheese stuffed mini pepper with more mini peppers in the background.

    Today I'm sharing with you a cheesy bacon stuffed mini pepper recipe that I've been making for years.

    They're perfect for sharing at a party or to keep all to yourself while watching tv!

    This cheese stuffed mini peppers recipe use five ingredients and take just 20 minutes (this is including prep and baking time!) to make!

    These little guys are addictive and it's hard to eat just one!

    Ingredients

    • mini sweet peppers
    • fresh basil
    • bacon
    • mild cheddar cheese - If you prefer the flavor of medium or sharp cheddar, then go for it!
    • farmer cheese - Farmer cheese is also known as dry curd cottage cheese. I typically find it at my local Publix next to the cream cheese. If you can't find it and you are following the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, then strain your SCD yogurt until it's the texture of soft cream cheese. If you are not following the SCD diet, then feel free to use goat cheese instead.
    Cutting board with sliced peppers, bacon crumbles, shredded cheese and chopped basil.

    Directions

    Cook the bacon until crisp, then set aside to cool.

    Shred the cheddar cheese and place it in a large bowl along with the freshly chopped basil, and farmer cheese.

    Close up photo of a white bowl filled with the mixed cheese, bacon and basil.

    Once the bacon is cool enough to handle, break into small pieces and add it to the bowl.

    Use a spoon to mix all of the ingredients together until well combined.

    Give the mini sweet peppers a quick rinse before slicing them length wise and removing the seeds.

    Use the spoon to fill each pepper with the cheese mixture.

    Mini peppers filled with cheese mixture on a parchment lined baking sheet.

    Arrange the peppers on a parchment lined baking sheet and place in the oven to bake until the cheese is nice and gooey!

    Tips!

    • For golden brown stuffed peppers, bake on the top rack. Some of the cheese might run out.
    • Baking on the middle rack won't really change the color of your peppers but all that cheese will stay right where it's supposed to!

    Can I make the appetizer ahead of time?

    You can make the filling up 2 days ahead of time, but I highly suggest assembling and baking the mini pepper recipe just prior to serving.

    Cheese stuffed mini peppers with bacon on a baking sheet.

    How to store the cheesy bacon stuffed mini peppers

    Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    To reheat you can place in the microwave for about 10 seconds, or place on a baking sheet in a 350F oven just until the cheese is heated through.

    More tasty appetizers you'll love!

    • Baked Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
    • Healthy Broccoli Dip
    • Black Bean Bites
    • Prosciutto Wrapped Pears

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    Recipe

    Holding a mini pepper stuffed with cheese and bacon.

    Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers

    by: Jennifer Brown
    These Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers are simple, quick, and filled with gooey cheese and bacon goodness! This sweet pepper appetizer recipe is SCD, gluten free, grain free, soy free, added sugar free, and low lactose!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20
    Calories 44 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 10 mini sweet peppers
    • 8 ounces farmer cheese also known as dry curd cottage cheese
    • 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
    • 4 pieces bacon
    • ¼ cup chopped basil leaves

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
       
    • Line a microwave safe plate with paper towels. Place four pieces of uncooked bacon on the paper towels. Place one sheet of paper towels on top of the bacon. Cook in microwave for 3 to 4 minutes or until crispy. Once cool enough to handle, break the bacon into small pieces. 
    • While the bacon cooks, slice each mini bell pepper length wise and remove the seeds.  
    • In a small bowl, use a spoon to combine the cheddar cheese, farmer cheese, basil and bacon.
    • Fill the peppers with the cheese mixture and arrange on the baking sheet. 
    • Place on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the peppers have softened slightly and the cheese has melted.
    • Serve warm and enjoy!

    Notes

    • If you are not following the SCD diet, goat cheese can be used in place of farmer cheese. 
    • If you are following the SCD diet and can't find farmer cheese, then strain your SCD yogurt until it is the texture of soft cream cheese and use in the recipe. 
    • Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The peppers can be reheated in the microwave or oven. 
     
    The nutritional information calculated in this recipe are an estimate. The photos and content above are copyright protected. Please do not use my photos. Please do not copy this recipe and share it on your own website or social media channels. If you wish to tell people about this recipe, you can provide a link back to my blog rather than copying the recipe. Thank you! XO, Jen

    Nutrition

    Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 511IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keyword cheese stuffed mini peppers, healthy stuffed mini peppers, stuffed peppers with bacon, sweet pepper appetizer
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