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"Carrot" Stuffed Mini Peppers

The cutest Easter appetizer! Orange mini sweet peppers are halved and stuffed with a savory, herbaceous cream cheese filling, then topped with fresh dill to look like tiny, edible carrots.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 75

Ingredients
  

The "Carrots"
  • 6 medium Orange mini sweet peppers washed, halved lengthwise, and seeded
  • 12 small sprigs Fresh dill for the carrot tops
Herb Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh chives finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper freshly cracked

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Paring knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Piping bag (optional)

Method
 

  1. Wash the orange mini sweet peppers and dry them thoroughly. Using a sharp knife, slice each pepper in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon to carefully scrape out the seeds and white membranes. Set aside.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped dill, chopped chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Use a spatula or hand mixer to blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag (or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped) for easiest filling, or use a small spoon or butter knife.
  4. Fill each orange pepper half evenly with the cream cheese mixture, smoothing the top so it is flush with the edges of the pepper.
  5. Gently press a small sprig of fresh dill into the top (the wider end) of each filled pepper half to mimic the green top of a carrot.
  6. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately, or cover loosely and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Make Ahead: These can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator. For the freshest look, wait to insert the dill 'tops' until just before serving.