Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Stuffed Mini Peppers
Sweet mini peppers are stuffed with a creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip and baked until bubbly. This healthier twist on a classic game day appetizer is quick, easy, and absolutely irresistible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings (about 3-4 pepper halves per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 20–24 mini sweet peppers
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Wash and dry the mini peppers. Slice each pepper in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and white membrane. You should have about 40-48 pepper halves.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, shredded cheddar, and crumbled blue cheese (if using). Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Spoon or pipe the filling into each pepper half, creating a nice mound without overfilling.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the filled peppers.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the peppers are tender but still hold their shape and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a serving platter and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
The filling can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge. Let it come to room temperature for 15 minutes before filling peppers. For easier filling, use a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off. If using pre-shredded cheese, shred your own cheddar for smoother melting. Taste your buffalo sauce first to adjust heat level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 pepper halves
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 580
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 14
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