Keto Stuffed Mini Peppers - Easy Cheesy Appetizer Recipe (2024)

These Keto Queso Stuffed Mini Peppers are an easy appetizer that is super addictive. That melty, cheesy center with a sweet pepper outside – just delicious!

Serve these bad boys up literally anywhere – potlucks, cookouts, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and especially on Game Day! Side note – they are also vegetarian!

This Keto Queso Stuffed Mini Peppers recipe makes 20 serves. 1 serving is 2 pepper halves and has 1g net carbs.

Store leftover Low Carb Cheesy Mini Peppers in the fridge for up to 4 days, they are not suitable for freezing. The peppers can be stuffed up to 2 days ahead, stored in the fridge and cooked as needed.

Keto Stuffed Mini Peppers Ingredients

• 20 Mini Peppers
• 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil
• ½ teaspoon of Salt
• 4 ounces of Cream Cheese
• 1 clove of Garlic, crushed
• ¼ teaspoon of Salt
• ½ teaspoon of Pepper, ground
• 4 ounces of Mozzarella Cheese
• 4 ounces of Cheddar Cheese
• 1 tablespoon of Cilantro, chopped

How to Make Keto Stuffed Mini Peppers

1. Preheat your oven to 200C/390F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Cut the peppers in half lengthways and remove the seeds and membrane, then place into a bowl.
3. Add the oil and ½ teaspoon of salt to the pepper, toss until all the peppers are oiled, then place cut side up on the prepared cookie sheet. Set aside.
4. Place a nonstick saucepan over medium heat, add the cream cheese, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper, and heat until melted.
5. Add both the cheese and melt completely until you have a “dough-like” consistency.
6. Stir through the cilantro and remove from the heat.
7. Fill each pepper half with just under 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture.
8. Roast for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and brown.
9. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
10. Enjoy warm!

Are Mini Sweet Peppers Keto Friendly?

Mini sweet peppers on their own are not keto-friendly but when stuffed with high-fat low-carb ingredients they can easily fit into a keto diet.

Looking for more tasty Keo Appetizers; try our;

• Keto Pigs in Blankets
• Keto Sausage Rolls
• Keto Haloumi Fries
• Keto Cheese Chips

To make a larger batch of this Keto Queso Stuffed Mini Peppers recipe adjust the servings above.

Matt Dobson

I am the founder of My Keto Kitchen. I am a nutritionist, cooking enthusiast, and part-time Van Lifer! Along with a qualified chef, we have created a collection of delicious and healthy recipes.