How to Make Herbed Pepper Poppers

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By Jana Woods
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This is a great appetizer recipe for parties. They are a big hit whenever I make them. Use the jalapeno peppers if you are looking for a spicy recipe!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried crushed rosemary
1 tsp. thyme
Pinch of ground black pepper
10 miniature sweet peppers or 10 jalapeno peppers
Gloves if using jalapeno peppers
Baking sheet/pan
Medium bowl
Electric mixer or stand mixer

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Step 2

Put the cream cheese in the medium bowl and beat the cream cheese with the electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Step 3

Add the Parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, rosemary, thyme, and pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Beat the cream cheese with the electric mixer until well combined.
Step 4

Wash each pepper thoroughly. Cut a small slit lengthwise down 1 side of each pepper. Do not cut the peppers in half. Put on gloves if using jalapeno peppers. Carefully scoop out the seeds with your finger.
Step 5

Carefully spoon the cream cheese mixture into the peppers and place the peppers on the baking sheet.
Step 6

Place the baking sheet in your preheated oven and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes before serving - they will be very hot!