Skillet Stuffed Peppers
Skillet Stuffed Peppers
Serves: 6
Cook Time: 20mins
Summary

These stuffed peppers are cheesy, smoky, and just the right amount of spicy. Made in a skillet with zero oven time, they’re the perfect quick snack, appetizer, or side dish.

Ingredients

12 Mini Sweet Peppers

6 Jalapeños

8 Oz Cream Cheese (Softened)

1 Cup Shredded Cheddar

1 Cup Zucchini

¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro

½ Tsp Onion Powder

½ Tsp Garlic Powder

½ Tsp Smoked Paprika

¼ Tsp Cumin

Tsp Salt

Tsp Black Pepper

Olive Oil, For Brushing

Directions

1. Prep the Skillet & Peppers

Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Slice the peppers and jalapeños lengthwise and remove the seeds. Brush each half with olive oil to help them char and soften.

2. Make the Filling

In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, shredded cheese, zucchini, cilantro, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.

3. Fill & Cook

Press the cream cheese mixture into each pepper half. Then, place the stuffed peppers cut side up in the hot skillet. Cover and cook for about 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the peppers are tender.

4. Cool & Serve

Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Serve warm—perfect for snacking, topping bowls, or adding to a platter.

Notes

1. Keep it Spicy

Want more heat? Keep some seeds in the jalapeños.

2. Save Some for Later

The stuffed peppers can be prepped and stored in the fridge up to a day in advance.