BROCCOLI & CHIVE STUFFED MINI PEPPERS

Broccoli & Chive Stuffed Mini Peppers image

There's plenty of both crunch and cream in these party appetizers. Fresh chives help them really stand out. -Jean McKenzie, Vancouver, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

12 miniature sweet peppers
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup minced fresh chives
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove seeds. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, chives, salt and pepper; stir in broccoli. Spoon into pepper halves., Place on a foil-lined baking sheet; bake until heated through, 9-11 minutes. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes longer. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.