Appetizer: United States – Mini Pepper Poppers with Bacon and Lime

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Mini Pepper Poppers with Bacon and Lime recipe
Serving Size: 6
Approximate Time
Prep 10 min
Cook 15 min
Total 25 min

Ingredients

24 mini sweet peppers
8 oz / 225 g cream cheese, softened
3 / 4 cup (75 g) shredded cheddar
1 / 3 cup (35 g) cooked bacon, crumbled
1 tsp lime zest
1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped cilantro (optional)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Halve mini peppers lengthwise and remove seeds.
2. Mix cream cheese, cheddar, half the crumbled bacon, lime zest, cilantro, salt and pepper.
3. Spoon filling into each pepper half and place on a baking sheet.
4. Top each stuffed pepper with remaining bacon.
5. Bake 12–15 minutes until filling is set and peppers are tender. Serve warm.
Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 6

Calories: 205 kcal
Carbohydrates: 2.4 g
Protein: 6 g
Fat: 19.3 g

Generated: 2026-11-05T19:37:04+00:00

*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary. Some ingredient contributions are unavailable; the figures shown are known subtotals, not complete recipe nutrition.

Recipe Metadata
Recipe ID
2180
Country
United States
Region
Southwestern
URL
https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=2180

Important Cooking Safety Notice

Please ensure all proteins are cooked to a safe internal temperature:

  • Chicken & Poultry: 165°F (74°C)
  • Ground Meats (Beef, Pork, Lamb): 160°F (71°C)
  • Whole Cuts of Pork, Beef, Veal, Lamb: 145°F (63°C) plus a 3-minute rest
  • Fish & Shellfish: 145°F (63°C)

Always use a food thermometer to verify doneness. Stay safe and enjoy cooking!