STUFFED RED PEPPERS WITH CREAMY CHEESE

Looking for an appetizer that looks impressive, tastes divine, and is ridiculously easy to make? These roasted red peppers stuffed with creamy cheese and herbs are your answer. Melting, golden, and rich with flavor, they’ve gone viral for a reason.

This dish combines the sweetness of roasted peppers with a savory, creamy filling that bakes into a bubbling, slightly golden perfection. It's one of those "how is this so good with so few ingredients?" kind of recipes. Ideal as an appetizer, side dish, or a star on your mezze table.

The best part? They look like you spent hours in the kitchen, but only take minutes to prepare.

Stuffed red peppers

📝 Ingredients:

  • 4 red roasted peppers (preferably sweet ones)

  • 1 medium carrot, grated

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 1 small hot green pepper, chopped

  • 200g thick strained yogurt

  • 350g white cheese crumbled

  • 70g hard yellow cheese, grated (e.g. kaškaval or similar)

  • 1–2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped

  • A spoon of cream cheese or any creamy spread cheese (optional but amazing)

🍴 Instructions:

  1. Sauté the filling base
    In a pan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the grated carrot, chopped onion, and hot green pepper. Sauté for a few minutes until soft and fragrant.

  2. Prepare the filling
    In a bowl, combine the sautéed mix with strained yogurt, crumbled white cheese, grated yellow cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, and oregano. Mix well to get a creamy, flavorful stuffing.

  3. Prepare the peppers
    Carefully slice each red pepper lengthwise, without detaching the stem. Remove the seeds and veins gently, keeping the peppers whole and boat-like.

  4. Stuff and bake
    Fill each pepper with the creamy cheese mixture. Place them in a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Optionally, top each one with a bit of grated cheese and a small dollop of creamy cheese.

  5. Bake
    Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the filling is set.

  6. Garnish & serve
    Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley and a pinch of oregano on top. Serve warm as an appetizer, side dish, or light main.

🔥 Pro Tips:

  • Add smoked paprika for a rustic touch.

  • Use this mix as a stuffing for baked potatoes.

  • Spread leftovers on toast the next day – divine!

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