How to Make Delicious Stuffed Banana Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

For those who love a little bit of heat and plenty of flavor, stuffed banana peppers are a delicious option to try. These vibrant and spicy peppers are perfect for stuffing with a variety of ingredients, creating a mouthwatering dish that is sure to please any crowd. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer, a side dish, or a main course, stuffed banana peppers are a great way to add some excitement to your next meal.

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Ingredients

  • toothpicks
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 10 banana peppers
  • 10 slices peppered bacon, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 stuffed peppers

  • Soak toothpicks in water for 15 minutes.
  • Combine cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro in a large bowl. Mix well.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Cut a slit lengthwise through each pepper without slicing it in half. Cut another slit about 1/4 inch from the stem across the previous slit, forming a 'T'. Remove seeds, as desired, using a paring knife.
  • Fill each pepper with the cream cheese stuffing mixture using a small spoon. Wrap each pepper with a slice of raw bacon. Slide 1 toothpick through the center of each pepper to hold onto the bacon and keep pepper closed.
  • Grill stuffed peppers for 15 minutes. Turn and cook until bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    223 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 406mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 286mg