Everything Bagel Stuffed Peppers (Printable Version)

Mini sweet peppers filled with creamy, tangy seasoning blend for a quick, flavorful snack or appetizer.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Vegetables

01 - 20 mini sweet peppers

→ Dairy

02 - 227 grams reduced-fat cream cheese
03 - 240 milliliters light sour cream

→ Seasonings

04 - 30 milliliters Everything Bagel seasoning blend

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Combine softened cream cheese, light sour cream, and Everything Bagel seasoning in a large bowl; stir until smooth and homogeneous.
02 - Halve the mini sweet peppers lengthwise, remove seeds, then fill each cavity evenly with the cream cheese mixture.
03 - Optionally sprinkle additional Everything Bagel seasoning atop the filled pepper halves to enhance flavor.
04 - Arrange the stuffed peppers in a single layer in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For richer taste, substitute reduced-fat cream cheese with full-fat cream cheese.
02 - Enhance flavor by adding a pinch of garlic or onion powder to the filling.
03 - Preparation can be done up to 24 hours in advance to improve convenience.
04 - Replace sweet peppers with jalapeños for a spicier variation.