Roasted Goat Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers (Printable version)

Tender roasted mini peppers filled with creamy herb-seasoned goat cheese for a vibrant Mediterranean appetizer.

# Ingredient list:

→ Vegetables

01 - 18 mini sweet peppers

→ Cheese Filling

02 - 7 oz fresh goat cheese (chèvre)
03 - 2 tbsp cream cheese
04 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 1 tsp lemon zest
08 - ¼ tsp black pepper
09 - ¼ tsp salt

→ For Roasting & Garnish

10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1 tsp balsamic glaze (optional)
12 - Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Wash mini peppers and slice in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and membranes.
03 - Drizzle peppers with 1 tbsp olive oil. Arrange cut side up on prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast peppers for 10 minutes until they begin to soften but still hold their shape.
05 - Mix goat cheese, cream cheese, chives, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt until smooth and well combined.
06 - Cool roasted peppers slightly. Stuff each pepper half generously with the cheese mixture.
07 - Drizzle remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over the stuffed peppers.
08 - Return to oven and roast for another 10 minutes, or until peppers are tender and cheese is hot and lightly golden.
09 - Remove from oven, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They look like you spent hours but come together in under 40 minutes total
  • The combination of sweet roasted peppers and tangy herbed cheese is absolutely addictive
  • Perfect for entertaining since you can prep everything ahead and bake when guests arrive
02 -
  • Letting the goat cheese reach room temperature before mixing prevents lumpy filling and makes it much easier to stuff the peppers
  • The first quick roast transforms the peppers' texture from crisp to silky, creating the perfect vessel for the creamy filling
  • These reheat surprisingly well, so don't hesitate to make them a few hours before your party
03 -
  • A piping bag fitted with a large star tip makes the filling look elegant and professional
  • If peppers wobble on the baking sheet, carefully slice a tiny sliver off the bottom to create a flat base

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