Description

Cheeseburger stuffed peppers are a tasty twist on classic stuffed peppers. They combine ground beef, cheese, and seasonings inside mini peppers for a flavorful bite-sized meal.

Ingredients

Scale

12 mini peppers
1 lb ground beef
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 small onion, grated, with the juice
1 egg white, large
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F.
Spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray.
In a bowl, combine the beef, seasoning, grated onion and egg white.
Mix to combine.
Cut each pepper in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
Fill with the ground beef mixture, leaving the top flat.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the peppers soften and beef cooks through.
Top with cheese.
Bake for additional 3-4 minutes.
Top with chopped parsley (optional).
Serve.

Notes

Use lean ground beef for less grease.
Let peppers cool slightly before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 stuffed pepper halves
Calories: 180
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 16g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: cheeseburger stuffed peppers, bite-sized appetizers, stuffed mini peppers