This Mexican themed stuffed mini peppers recipe is very easy AND cheesy.

I know sometimes people say easiest ever and the recipe isnt truly easy.

But when I say this stuffed mini peppers recipe is the easiest ever, I mean it!

Mini Stuffed Peppers

Youre cutting small peps in half and stuffing them with goodness, then putting cheese on top.

Making Mini Peppers

What I love about this recipe is that its so versatile.

you’re free to make these puppies for lunch or dinner.

stuffed baby peppers

AND its one of my favorite appetizer recipes that everyone loves.

you’re free to bring it to a game day party or serve for a casual group dinner.

Thetotal time to make this recipe is 30 minutes, and thats right up my alley.

Stuffed mini peppers

Its the perfect time for a quick dinner.

These Mexican themed stuffed mini sweet peppers will make the whole family happy .

who doesnt love rice and cheese??

stuffed mini peppers appetizer

Do you have to cook peppers before stuffing them?

For the smaller, mini ones no.

If the peppers are larger, you should cook them for 30 minutes first after cutting them in half.

turkey stuffed mini peppers

Bake them on a baking sheet for 15 minutes, then turn over and repeat until peppers are soft.

THEN it’s possible for you to fill them and cook for 20 minutes more.

Try ground beef, turkey, or chicken.

Washed bag of peppers

Choose white or brown rice or even Mexican rice.

Weight Watchers Friendly

To make this diet friendly, you just need a few tweaks.

That will result in5 Freestyle Points per servingfor these mini peppers.

Peppers cut in half with seeds removed

but isnt this little baking dish cute?

Mini stuffed peppers need a mini dish, in my humble opinion.

Get the printable recipe card below!

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Meat cooked on the stove in a pan

Adding rice to the meat mixture

Spreading sauce around the bottom of the baking pan

Filling the peppers with the rice and meat mixture

Topping the peppers with cheese