MINI SWEET PEPPER POPPERS

Mini Sweet Pepper Poppers image

Provided by linda hennessey

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

WASH, HALVE, CLEAN OUT INSIDE
12 mini sweet peppers (variety bag of yellow,orange,red)
MIX TOGETHER
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 c cheddar cheese (shredded)
3 bacon strips (cooked and crumbled)
2 tsp cajun seasoning (optional)
COMBINE TO MAKE TOPPING
2 Tbsp butter (melted)
1/2 c seasoned panko bread crumbs

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Slice each sweet pepper in half lengthwise. Use your spoon to scoop out any seeds and some of the rib to make a nice, clean "boat".
2. In bowl, mix together, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon. (optional cajun seasoning)
3. Spoon cheese mixture into each sweet pepper.
4. Stir together bread crumbs and melted butter to make topping. Dip each pepper, cheese side down, into bread crumbs. Place in baking dish.
5. Bake at 375F for 20 minutes or until cheese melts and bread crumb mixture gets crusty.