Grilled Sweet Pepper Poppers

Stuffed with three different kinds of cheese and lots of pimentos, these sweet pepper poppers are grilled until perfectly smoky and the most addicting summer appetizer!

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Stuffed with three different kinds of cheese and lots of pimentos, these sweet pepper poppers are grilled until perfectly smoky and the most addicting summer appetizer!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 213kcal

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
4 oz jarred pimentos, drained
Salt and pepper to taste
10-12 mini sweet peppers, halved and cored
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cheddar, Parmesan, garlic, and pimentos until creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste and fill pepper halves with cream cheese filling.
Preheat a grill to 400F. Once grill is preheated, arrange poppers in a single layer in a grill pan or on a sheet of tin foil and allow to cook 6-8 minutes until peppers are tender and filling is bubbly.
Transfer poppers to a serving plate and top with basil. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Poppers are best if served immediately after assembly.

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