Ingredients:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 12 mini sweet peppers (yellow, red, and orange)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Wash and slice the mini peppers in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and membranes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, feta cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  4. Spoon the cheese filling into each mini pepper half, ensuring they are generously filled.
  5. Place stuffed peppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes until the peppers are tender and the filling is bubbly and golden.
  6. Remove from the oven, garnish with additional cilantro and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired. Serve warm.