These delicious Bell Pepper Nachos are the perfect party appetizer … the perfect bite-sized treat that’s easy to make!
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Are you a big football fan? I have to admit that I’m not.
However, I did grow up just outside of Green Bay, Wisconsin, home to some of the most die hard fans around. In fact, I remember driving around Green Bay (a city of about 100,000 people) many times on game day, and there would literally be like 3 cars on the road!
It’s impossible to grow up in Wisconsin without bleeding a little green and gold. So I do have to rep for the Packers whenever I have the chance, like today.
I’ve joined together with my favorite bloggers to bring you 64 awesome tailgating recipes! We’re each representing a different team (mine is the Packers, of course). Make sure to scroll to the bottom of the post for every mouthwatering recipe.
My tailgating recipe was inspired by these gorgeous mini bell peppers!
Bell Pepper Nachos
Don’t those peppers look adorable and delicious? They’re also the perfect size for stuffing.
Since one of my favorite game day treats is nachos, I immediately decided to make Mini Bell Pepper Nachos.
It was a very good decision, because these cuties are delicious!
I love how bright and colorful these Mini Bell Pepper Nachos are.
I’m definitely someone who eats with my eyes first, and these nachos are gorgeous, as well as tasty!
You’re going to love this easy recipe, the highlight of which is a rich, cheesy filling. Since I’m representing the Packers, there had to be plenty of cheese, right?
How to Make Bell Pepper Nachos
You’ll start by cutting the peppers in half and removing the seeds.
Place the peppers in a single layer on a baking tray (or two).
Next, you’ll mix together the filling.
It’s is a finger-licking good mixture of cheddar and cream cheeses, black beans, corn, green onions, spices, and pickled jalapenos. So delicious and so easy to make.
Feel free to add more or less jalapenos to taste, leave them out all together, or replace them with milder canned green chilies. You’ll sprinkle on more cheese (of course) before baking the peppers until hot.
Fill the peppers, then sprinkle them with cheese. Then, bake.
If you’re tailgating with these Mini Pepper Nachos, you have a couple options. On a hot day, you could serve them cold. Trust me, I popped a few in my mouth before they even hit the oven, and they were delicious!
You could also place the stuffed peppers in a wire grill basket, then cook them on a hot grill until heated through. I wouldn’t place the peppers directly on the grill, only because they’d fall through the grates.
And then there are the toppings! After you remove the peppers from the oven or grill, they get sprinkled with tomatoes, avocado, fresh cilantro, and jalapeno slices.
Add some salsa for dipping, and it’s time to eat. They’d be perfect paired with my Easy Beergaritas or my Spicy Palomas … yum!
Like most nachos, these Mini Bell Pepper Nachos are messy. So grab some napkins and dig in!
Mini Bell Pepper Nachos
Ingredients
- nonstick cooking spray
- 1 pound mini peppers
- 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 2 large green onions
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn
- 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos
- salt
For Serving:
- 1 plum tomato, seeded and diced small
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- picked or fresh jalapeno slices, to taste
- salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Remove tops from peppers, slice in half, and seed.
- Place peppers on baking sheet and set aside.
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar (reserve 1/2 cup), and spices until well combined.
- Thinly slice green onion. Set aside 1/2 of the green tops for later.
- Add green onion, black beans, corn, and jalapenos to cream cheese. Mix well and 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.
- Serve peppers sprinkled with tomato, avocado, cilantro, jalapeno slices, and green onions with a side of salsa for dipping. Enjoy!
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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! 🙂