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Crispy Cream Cheese Stuffed Banana Peppers Wrapped in Bacon

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These crispy cream cheese stuffed banana peppers wrapped in bacon are a perfect blend of crunchy, creamy, and smoky flavors, ideal for quick and easy appetizers that impress guests.

Ingredients

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  • 8 medium fresh banana peppers, firm and bright yellow-green
  • 8 ounces (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 8 thin-cut bacon strips
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: finely chopped fresh herbs (chives, parsley, dill)
  • Optional: dash of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rinse and dry the banana peppers thoroughly. Slice each pepper in half lengthwise and carefully remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Add optional herbs or cayenne if desired. Stir until smooth.
  4. Fill each pepper half generously with the cream cheese mixture using a spoon or small spatula.
  5. Wrap one thin slice of bacon tightly around each stuffed pepper half, securing with a toothpick if needed.
  6. Place the wrapped peppers seam side down on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet or directly on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through if not using a wire rack, until bacon is crisp and golden and peppers are tender but hold their shape.
  8. Let the peppers rest for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a serving platter.

Notes

Use thin-cut bacon for best crispiness and to avoid overcooking the filling. Remove seeds from banana peppers to reduce heat. If bacon isn’t crisp enough after baking, broil for 1-2 minutes watching carefully. Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking. Air fryer method: 375°F for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway.

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Keywords: banana peppers, cream cheese, bacon, appetizer, party snack, easy recipe, crispy, stuffed peppers

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