Jalapeno Pepper Stuffed Cherry Peppers

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 14

Jalapeno Pepper Stuffed Cherry Peppers: A Spicy and Creamy Appetizer

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	8 sweet red cherry peppers ( fresh or pickled )
	1/3 cup cream cheese , softened
	3 tablespoons green onions
	3 tablespoons finely chopped smoked garlic sausage
	1 jalapeno peppers , seeded and chopped or 2 1/4 ounces green chilies , drained and chopped
	1 tablespoon mayonnaise

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Jalapeno Pepper Stuffed Cherry Peppers are a spicy and creamy appetizer that are perfect for any occasion. These bite-sized peppers are filled with a mixture of cream cheese, green onions, garlic sausage, and jalapeno peppers or green chilies, giving them a tangy and slightly spicy flavor. The cream cheese mixture adds a smooth and creamy texture to the dish, balancing out the heat from the peppers. These stuffed cherry peppers are easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, making them a convenient appetizer for parties and gatherings. They are also a great way to add some variety and spice to your appetizer platter.

Instructions

1.	Cut off the top of each cherry pepper and remove the seeds. You can leave the stems on if you like.
2.	In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, green onions, garlic sausage, jalapeno peppers or green chilies, and mayonnaise until well combined.
3.	Using a small spoon, fill each cherry pepper with the cream cheese mixture.
4.	Chill the stuffed cherry peppers in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

PROS

These stuffed cherry peppers are full of flavor and have a delicious creamy texture.

They are easy to prepare and make a great appetizer for parties and gatherings.

CONS

The jalapeno peppers or green chilies can make this appetizer quite spicy, so it may not be suitable for those who don’t like heat.

Also, the cream cheese and mayonnaise used in this recipe are high in fat and calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this appetizer is not particularly healthy, it does contain a variety of ingredients that offer some nutritional benefits.
For example, jalapeno peppers contain capsaicin, which has been shown to aid in weight loss and reduce inflammation.
Cream cheese provides some protein and calcium to the dish, and green onions are a good source of Vitamin K.