Description
These 5-minute protein snack cheese stuffed mini peppers are perfect for busy days. Crunchy, colorful, and packed with creamy, seasoned cheese, they offer satisfying flavor and protein with minimal prep time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb mini sweet peppers
- 1/4 cup fat-free feta cheese
- 2 light Laughing Cow cheddar cheese wedges
- Everything bagel seasoning, to taste
- 1/2 tsp chili crunch, oil drained
- Optional: green onions or herbs like parsley or cilantro
Instructions
1. Slice mini peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
2. Combine feta and Laughing Cow cheese in a bowl and microwave for 30 seconds.
3. Add everything bagel seasoning and chili crunch to the softened cheese, stir until smooth.
4. Stuff each mini pepper half with the cheese mixture.
5. Garnish with herbs or green onions if using, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Don’t skip the microwave step, it makes the cheese mixture smooth and spreadable.
- Use fresh, firm mini peppers for the best texture.
- These are best enjoyed fresh, but you can prep components ahead of time.
- Add Greek yogurt to the filling to increase protein.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pepper halves
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
Keywords: protein snack, stuffed mini peppers, 5-minute snack, healthy finger food