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    Home » Appetizers

    Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers

    Modified: Sep 15, 2025 · Published: Jan 10, 2023 by Vicky · 5 Comments · Post contains affiliate links

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    Packed with cream cheese flavored with French onion soup mix and topped with crispy onions, these Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers are very easy to make, rich, and filling. These stuffed peppers make great party appetizer ideas. Be sure to also check out our Chicken Stuffed Peppers.

    french onion stuffed mini peppers
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    • ⭐Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥣Ingredient Notes
    • 📋Step by Step Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs
    • 🍽️ Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐Why This Recipe Works

    • Just 4 ingredients, which makes it one of best Birthday Party Appetizers you can make.
    • Done in under 30 minutes!
    • This mini peppers recipe is vegetarian!


    🥣Ingredient Notes

    • Cream Cheese - use the spread rather than a block of cream cheese to make blending easier.
    • Onion Soup Seasoning Packet - adds flavor.
    • Mini Sweet Peppers - come in a package in a variety of colors.
    • Fried Onions - for additional crunch
    ingredients for stuffed sweet mini peppers


    📋Step by Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Preheat oven to roast at 350 degrees.

    mixing cream cheese and french onion dip

    STEP 2: In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and French onion soup mix.

    french onion soup mix and cream cheese in bowl

    STEP 3: Cut each of the sweet mini peppers in half and remove all the seeds.

    red yellow and orange mini peppers sliced in half

    STEP 4: Using a spoon, fill each pepper with the French onion soup and cream cheese mixture.

    stuffed mini peppers on tray

    STEP 5: Place stuffed peppers onto a baking sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes.

    colorful stuffed mini peppers on tray

    STEP 6: Remove the peppers from the oven and top with fried onions. 

    If you love peppers, be sure to try our easy Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables.

    french onion stuffed peppers on tray


    👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips

    Tip 1: Don't overstuff the peppers or the filling with ooze out during cooking.

    Tip 2: For easy cleanup, line the baking sheet with parchment paper.


    🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs

    How do I store these peppers?

    You can store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for 2-3 days and reheat them when ready to eat.

    Are these peppers spicy?

    They are not. They are sweet peppers and are similar in flavor to bell peppers.


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    📖 Recipe

    french onion stuffed mini peppers

    Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers

    Vicky
    Packed with cream cheese flavored with French onion soup mix and topped with crispy onions, these Stuffed Mini Peppers are very easy to make, rich, and filling.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Total Time 23 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20
    Calories 52 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 8 oz Cream Cheese
    • 1 oz French Onion Seasoning Packet
    • 10 Mini Sweet Peppers
    • ¼ Cup Fried Onions

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat oven roast 350 degrees.
    • Add the cream cheese & French onion seasoning into a mixing bowl and combine.
    • Cut each of the sweet mini peppers in half and remove all the seeds.
    • Fill each mini pepper with the French onion  mixture.
    • Place peppers onto a baking sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and garnish with fried onions.

    Notes

    • Don't overstuff the peppers or the filling with ooze out during cooking.
    • For easy cleanup, line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 156mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 591IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.1mg
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    1. Nikki says

      January 10, 2023 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      What a quick, easy and flavorful recipe. These mini peppers are perfect as a snack or appetizer.

      Reply
    2. Carrie Robinson says

      January 10, 2023 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      These would be so perfect to serve for game day! Loving the French onion flavor twist. 🙂

      Reply
    3. Luci Petlack says

      January 10, 2023 at 2:34 pm

      5 stars
      This looks amazing! Definitely making these this weekend.

      Reply
    4. Mirlene says

      January 10, 2023 at 2:30 pm

      5 stars
      All foods should taste this good and be this simple to make. This was delicious!

      Reply
    5. Dana Sandonato says

      January 10, 2023 at 2:26 pm

      5 stars
      Love the flavor profile here. The French onion vibe is awesome! Definitely making these again!

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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