Treat yourself to these scrumptious Bell Pepper Nachos! These delicious Mini Pepper Loaded Nachos are the perfect party appetizer ... so easy to make and the perfect bite-sized snack!
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When it comes to game day, you can usually find me by the snack table. Sure, I'll keep tabs on the action, but I'm generally more interested in the food!
When I'm hosting (or even just bringing a dish to someone else's party), I love serving something creative. People always go crazy for a unique twist on classic game day recipes, like these Bell Pepper Nachos!
If you're looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these Mini Bell Pepper Nachos are it! Each of these cute, colorful peppers is stuffed with a decadent, creamy filling, baked to perfection, then served with the tastiest toppings.
Are you like me, and eat with your eyes first? Then you won't be able to resist these bright, colorful nachos. And of course, they're super scrumptious and easy to make, too!
Ready to start eating? You'll find all the recipe details below, so just keep scrolling!
P.S. I'm joining with some of my fave food bloggers today to bring you tons of mouthwatering game day recipes! Check them out after the recipe card.
Ingredients
This yummy nachos are made with simple ingredients! Here's what you'll need:
- Peppers - To start, you'll need a bag of mini peppers. These petite peppers make a delicious alternative to classic tortillas chips, plus they're just so colorful and fun to eat.
- Filling - The creamy filling puts these nachos over the top! It's made with a combination of cream cheese, cheddar, spices, green onions, black beans, corn, and for a little kick, some pickled jalapeños.
- Toppings - What are nachos without the toppings?! For this recipe, I used tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and more jalapeño, plus a side of salsa for dipping. Feel free to use your favorites though.
You'll Also Need
You'll need a medium bowl to prepare the filling, plus a large baking sheet (these Circulon pans are my fave!) to make the Mini Pepper Nachos.
How to Make Bell Pepper Nachos
This Nacho Stuffed Peppers recipe is fun and easy to make. You'll find a detailed recipe card below, but here's an overview of the steps:
- Prep the peppers. Start by cutting the peppers in half, then remove the seeds and membranes from the inside. Place the peppers in a single layer on a baking tray (or two, if necessary). Set aside.
- Make filling. Mix the cream cheese, cheddar, and spices together, then stir in the green onions, black beans, corn, and jalapeños. Season this mixture to taste with salt.
- Stuff the peppers. Add the filling to the peppers, then top them with more cheese.
- Bake + serve. Cook the peppers until everything is hot. Then served them topped with tomatoes, avocado, fresh cilantro, and jalapeños slices. Tip: If you're grilling, place the peppers in a grill basket, and cook them on a hot grill instead for a delicious smokey flavor.
And that's all there is to it! Like most nachos, these Mini Bell Pepper Nachos are messy. So grab some napkins and dig in!
Tip: You can easily adjust the spiciness by adding more (or less) jalapeños to taste. You could also leave out the jalapeños all together, or replace them with milder canned green chilies.
Serving Suggestions
These Bell Pepper Nachos make a wonderful appetizer for any party! Add some salsa for dipping, and it's time to eat. Pair them with my Easy Beergaritas or my Spicy Palomas, and you have a party. They're delish served with other Mexican-inspired and Tex Mex recipes too, these crunchy Black Bean Tacos, Black Bean Cream Cheese Enchiladas, Veggie Fajitas, Veggie Taco Casserole, or Mexican Lasagna! For something lighter, pair them with this Tex Mex Sweet Potato Salad or this Mexican Kale Salad.
Storage
If you have leftover Pepper Nachos, store them in an airtight container in your refrigerator. They will stay fresh for about three days. Reheat gently in your microwave before eating.
Related Recipes
If you're looking for more mini pepper recipes, make sure to check out my Feta Stuffed Peppers next! You'll love these Tex Mex recipes, too:
- Texas Nachos
- Buffalo Tater Tot Nachos
- The BEST Guacamole
- Black Bean Taquitos
- Corn and Black Bean Salsa
- Watermelon Salsa
- Baked Black Bean Dip
- Roasted Veggie Quesadillas
- Mini Tostadas
Bell Pepper Nachos
Ingredients
- nonstick cooking spray
- 1 pound (454 grams) mini peppers
- 6 ounces (170 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 large green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 (15-ounce / 425 gram) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup corn
- 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeños
- kosher salt
For Serving:
- 1 large plum tomato, seeded and diced small
- 1 avocado, diced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- picked or fresh jalapeño slices, to taste
- salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Slice tops off peppers, then cut in half and pull out seeds. Place on baking sheet (cut side up). Set aside.
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar (reserve ½ cup), and spices until well combined.
- Stir green onions (reserve ½ of green tops), black beans, corn, and jalapeños into cream cheese. Season to taste with salt.
- Fill peppers with cream cheese mixture, then sprinkle with reserved cheese.
- Bake peppers for about 10 minutes or until hot.
- Sprinkle hot peppers with tomato, avocado, cilantro, jalapeño slices, and green onions, then serve with salsa for dipping. Enjoy!
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More Game Day Recipes
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These are so adorable! I'm growing bell peppers in my garden, so maybe I'll pock som small ones and try these!
*pick some small ones. Silly autocorrect!
Thanks, Stephanie! That's a great idea ... let me know how it works! 🙂
How cute are those!!! I love those little peppers. YUM.
Thanks, Erin! It doesn't get much cuter. 🙂
These look amazing! I love bell peppers and the nacho combination here is brilliant!
Thank you! I love how they turned out!
These would be a perfect movie night snack for the weekend. Have to try these if I find mini peppers from a market 🙂
Good luck, Sannu! I've spotted them at Target, Whole Foods, and even Walmart. Let me know what you think!
I love this idea for game day!! Can't wait to try the recipe!
Thank you so much, Lynda! I'd love to know what you think! 🙂