Stuffed with three different kinds of cheese and lots of pimentos, these addicting sweet pepper poppers are going to make you the most popular person at the party!
Summer appin’ done RIGHT!
Apping. It’s how I like to spend these looooong summer days. And no, not with my iPhone and the app center in front of my face. These peppers. In moi face 24/7.
My own little personal platterful. Appetizer time is clearly my equivalent to happy hour.
Well, it actually IS a personal portion of munching if a person can ignore Rachel who thinks she’s so sneaky and ninja-like casually walking by and quickly snatching a pepper and shoving the evidence in her cheeks when she thinks I’m not looking.
My little sister is alarmingly like myself in that regard. Don’t ask questions—just eat.
So. I first made these sweet pepper poppers a few weeks ago for our 4th of July picnic and guys, they were a complete and total hit with the family. They gobbled them up and called me Master Chef for the rest of the day. Major respect points were showered over yours truly.
My older sister mentioned to me that she wanted these and ONLY these peppers for dinner. She also demanded the recipe so there you go.
Ask and ‘ye shall receive. I actually had no intention of even posting these peppers, but they were seriously that big of a hit, there was no hiding the recipe.
Uhhhh…but if you’re smart, there IS the option of hiding the actual peppers. And not sharing.
Smart People Choices. Join my club.
In other news….hooooooly triple cheese-stuffed goodness. It’s going down today. You are in for the cheese ride of your liiiiife!
Major Q: am I the only one obsessed with all things mini-sweet pepper? How much do I love them? Let me count the ways…
InmypoppersinmypoppersinmyPOPPERS. That’s all, bye.
Howeeeeeever…if you like your poppers with a little more ZING, POP, BANG you can totally use jalapeno peppers, but let’s be honest: These colors? They just make everything wonderful. ♥
Let’s start by whipping up our triple-whammy of cheese goodness along with some pretty pimentos, a pinch of garlic, and a touch of fresh basil to make all the flavors POP.
No pun intended. (haha)
Grab those gorgeous mini sweet peppers and fill ’em til they can hold no more. And we are ready for the grill!
While they grill, the peppers will get that nice smoky char on the outside, and at the same time ALL that cheesy goodness bubbles up and gets all hot and gooey and dreamy-omg.
Just stooooooooop!
Can we just agree that this right here is what life is all about?
Clearly, these are the epitome of addicting. Take it from somebody who knows—one by one every single one of these little peppers will disappear. And you’ll be left wanting more, more MORE!
You’re gonna want to grab the fat pants and ditch that bikini. These peppers are no.joke.
Throw this cornbread on the grill too while you’re making all this app magic??
Tuesday just told you to do it. 😀
Grilled 3-Cheese Pimento Sweet Pepper Poppers
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Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jar 4 oz pimentos, drained
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10 mini sweet peppers cored, seeded and sliced in half lengthwise
Instructions
- Place cheeses, garlic, pimentos, and basil in a large bowl. With an electric handheld mixer, beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill halved sweet peppers with filling. Grill poppers over medium-high heat on tin foil until peppers start to char and soften and the filling is warm and melted, about 5 minutes.
- Enjoy poppers immediately while they're hot!
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Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Cooking & Creating says
These look so good – cheesy peppers are one of my favorite gluten free appetizers!
Sarah says
Thanks Kelly!!
Melanie @ Gather for Bread says
I love cheesy poppers. These look so good!
Pinned. 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks girlie!! xoxo
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Oh my goodness, these look SO good Sarah, and I love your photos!!
Sarah says
Aww thanks girlfriend! xoxo
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I’ve never cooked with pimentos before, though I do love them! This is such a great idea, Sarah! I love how these are perfectly portable and poppable, so perfect for summer! I would definitely sneak about two (or ten) of these babies. Love the cheese and pimento combo!
Sarah says
Haha YES to sneaking 10 of these. It’s just gonna happen. 😉
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Mmm, just look at all those metly cheesy goodness stuffed peppers! I just know these will be delicious. Can’t go wrong with sweet peppers and melty cheese. I’m actually a bit of a wimp when it comes to heat, and I can’t even eat jalapeno poppers. Too spicy! So these will be a great substitute.
Sarah says
Haha! I myself have kinda a love/hate relationship with spicy jalapenos—I love how they taste but hate the aftermath! LOL.
Olivia - Primavera Kitchen says
wow Sarah this recipe looks absolutely AWESOME!! My husband is a cheese lover I bet he will love this recipe and I’ll make it for him. Thanks a lot for sharing 😉
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
They are SO pretty! Love the cheesy-pimento-ey yumminess happening here! Gimme!
Sarah says
Thanks girl!! xoxo 🙂
Kelley @ Chef Savvy says
These sound fantastic! My Dad is growing green pepper “poppers” in the garden and this would be a great way to use them!
Sarah says
Thanks Kelly! It sounds like you definitely have these poppers in your future!
Ashley says
I’ve been eying the mini sweet peppers at the store the last few weeks… it might be time to buy some! These poppers sound awesome!
Sarah says
Yes! Get your hands on some mini sweet peppers asap, Ashley!!
Allie | Baking A Moment says
We always have a bag of those cute mini-peppers in our fridge. My kids love them! I will have to try this recipe I bet they would love it!
Sarah says
Haha! So do we! My family can’t get enough of ’em. 🙂 LMK how your kids like these poppers, girlie!
Mira says
So creative and I’m sure these taste amazing! Pinned!
Sarah says
Thanks for pinning, Mira!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
These poppers look gorgeous, Sarah! I love those adorable mini peppers! Stuffing them with all that yummy cheesy goodness and throwing them on the grill sounds so delish – they’re the perfect apps for summer!
Sarah says
Thanks Kelly! They’re definitely my new favorite choice of summer app!
Joanne says
CHEESE STUFFED PEPPERS. What is there not to love?! I could definitely make a meal out of just these.
Sarah says
Yyyess to making an entire meal outta these peppers! It’s just bound to happen. 😉
Megan says
Is there anything better than stuffed sweet peppers?! Looks so good!!
Sarah says
Haha! Nothing I can think of! 😉 Thanks Megan!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
These look so delicious, Sarah! Love the use of pimento. I need these peppers in my life stat!
Sarah says
Thanks Jen! You for sure need to try these!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
pepper is probably my favorite thing in the world (okay, besides chocolate) and so I’m all over these Sarah! they look fantastic!
Sarah says
Haha there’s just no beating chocolate, is there?? LOL. Thanks so much, girl!