Description
Need easy Halloween snack ideas? These homemade Phantom Pepper Pals are quick, healthy, and perfect for spooky season! Whether you’re hosting a party or looking for a fun lunchbox idea, these simple stuffed peppers are the best mix of cute and delicious. They’re baked, cheesy, and full of flavor—ideal for busy weeknights or themed gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mini bell peppers (red, orange, yellow)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Slice mini peppers in half and remove seeds.
- Mix mozzarella, cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic powder, and seasoning in a bowl.
- Spoon cheese mixture into each pepper half and smooth out the tops.
- Decorate with olive pieces to make ghost faces (eyes and mouth).
- Place peppers on a baking dish and bake for 15–18 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Use peppers that sit flat for easier filling and baking.
- Stuffed peppers can be prepared in advance and baked later.
- Feel free to get creative with the filling by adding chopped veggies or herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pepper halves
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg