Roasted Goat Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers (Easy Appetizer) Recipe
These Roasted Goat Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers are a delightful and easy appetizer featuring sweet mini bell peppers filled with creamy goat cheese, roasted to perfection, and finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and honey. Perfect for gatherings or a light snack, this dish balances savory, sweet, and herbaceous flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Mini Peppers
- 1 pound mini sweet bell peppers (about 12 peppers)
Filling
- 10 ounces goat cheese
Toppings
- Balsamic glaze, to drizzle
- Honey, to drizzle
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme (or dried thyme, fresh preferred)
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot enough for roasting the peppers effectively.
- Prepare Peppers: Wash and dry the mini sweet bell peppers thoroughly. Slice each pepper in half lengthwise and remove all seeds and any white fleshy parts to create a hollow cavity for stuffing.
- Stuff Peppers: Using a spoon, spoon a couple of scoops of goat cheese into each pepper half. Adjust the amount of goat cheese to your liking, whether you prefer them filled to the brim or with just a modest amount.
- Arrange for Roasting: Place the stuffed peppers in a single layer in a baking dish or on a baking sheet to ensure even roasting and browning.
- Roast: Roast the stuffed peppers in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the peppers are soft and beginning to brown or char slightly, enhancing their natural sweetness and flavor.
- Finish and Serve: Carefully remove the roasted peppers from the oven and transfer them to a serving platter. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and honey, then sprinkle fresh thyme and freshly ground black pepper over the top. Serve warm and enjoy this flavorful appetizer.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of goat cheese depending on your preference, either stuffing the peppers to the brim or with a small scoop.
- Fresh thyme adds a nicer presentation and brighter flavor, but dried thyme can be used as a substitute.
- Serve these warm for best flavor, but they can also be enjoyed at room temperature.
- Balsamic glaze and honey can be adjusted to your taste for sweetness and tang.
