Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers

Name: Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 20 Mini Peppers; 1 lb Coleman Natural Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon; 1 1/4 cup Whipped Cream Cheese; 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese (Shredded)

Ready in under 30 minutes, these Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers are a hit at any party! Stuffed with salty bacon, shredded cheddar, and cream cheese, these mini peppers are so easy to make and so delicious!

Two plates of bacon stuffed mini peppers are in the frame.

This recipe is brought to you in collaboration with Coleman Natural. Thank you for supporting the brands that make my blog possible!

I love purchasing Coleman Natural Uncured Bacon for my family. Their bacon is a better for you option at an affordable price, and the quality is unbeatable! Everything you need to confirm you are choosing a quality, humanely raised and clean ingredient product is right there on the label.

I love that Coleman Natural Bacon contains no added nitrates or nitrites, no artificial preservatives or ingredients. Plus, they source their meat from American family farms that raise their animals crate free and never use antibiotics or added hormones.

You don't have to search any specialty stores to find Coleman Natural Bacon either. I purchased it at my local Shaw’s, and you can find it at a store near you!

Unpacking The Label

I am always reading the labels when I am shopping at the grocery store. That's because I am so concerned with the ingredients and what is going into my family's food. With Coleman Natural bacon, they make reading the label easy and easy to understand! They provided this handy guide to help you unpack what the different callouts on the label mean

Raised in the USA- The animals are born and raised in the USA. When a label says, "Made in the USA", beware of the claim, this does not always mean the end product was processed and manufactured in the USA
No Added Hormones- This means that the animals have not been given any growth hormones or unnecessary hormones during their life. Hormones can aid in muscle growth in an unhealthy way.
No Antibiotics Ever- Even though some people might think that if they consume meat products with animals raised with antibiotics, they will become immune to antibiotics. In fact, what it actually means is that antibiotic-resistant bacteria on meat can actually cause severe illness.
Humane Animal Care Callouts- I look for humane certifications readily available on the packaging. Just be sure they are backed by third-party certifications from reputable sources.
Cured vs Uncured- Uncured means the product is preserved with only naturally occurring nitrates in ingredients like cultured celery powder and sea salt as opposed to artificial preservatives

Not only do they receive my stamp of approval, but you don’t have to take my word for it -they also received the prestigious Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval! They are the first meat product to achieve the award from North America’s largest parent testing community. Moms, dads, influencers, and caregivers all chose Coleman Natural for this prestigious award!

An overhead shot of five bacon stuffed mini peppers on a plate.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

We are using Coleman Natural Uncured Bacon! I love using Coleman Natural Foods because their meats are sourced from American Farmers, and they are care about their animals! All the animals are raised crate free and without any antibiotics or hormones!
It's easy to make! With only four ingredients, these peppers could not be easier to make!
You can serve them hot or room temperature! These peppers are just as delicious as room temperature as they are piping hot. They would be perfect on an appetizer table.

Ingredients You'll Need

The ingredients for the Bacon and Cream cheese stuffed peppers

Coleman Natural Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon- This product is sugar free and made only with pork, water and salt. That’s it!
Mini Peppers- You can find these by the bell peppers in your grocery store.
Whipped Cream Cheese- Whipped cream cheese makes it easier to mix all the ingredients.
Cheddar Cheese- 1 cup, shredded.

The bacon is on the right side of the frame with the peppers on a cutting board

Equipment For Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers

How To Make Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the bacon on a rimmed baking sheet in a single line. Bake the bacon for 12-18 minutes or until browned.

The bacon is laid out on a baking sheet.

While the bacon cooks, wash the peppers. Cut the peppers in half and remove the seeds. Place the peppers on another baking sheet.

The peppers are being cut on a cutting board.

In a medium bowl, add the whipped cream cheese and cheddar. Mix well.

The cream cheese and the cheddar are mixed together.

When the bacon is done cooking, remove the bacon from the baking sheet and place it on a paper towel lined plate. Remove any excess fat that is on the bacon.

Place the bacon on a cutting board and cut in small pieces. Add the bacon pieces to the bowl of cream cheese and cheddar. Mix well.

Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the mini pepper halves. Place the stuffed peppers back on the baking sheet. Continue until all the peppers are stuffed.

The bacon stuffed mini peppers are on a circle pan.

Baked the peppers for 10-15 minutes or until they are golden brown and the cream cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

A straight on angle of the bacon stuffed mini peppers.

Variations

Make it spicy! If you're up for it, try using jalapenos instead of sweet mini peppers! The cream cheese cools off the jalapenos a bit, but they keep their spicy kick!
Mix up the cheese! Instead of cheddar, you can substitute Colby jack, Monterey jack, or a mixture of cheeses!
Make them crunchy! If you want a little more texture, sprinkle the mini peppers with breadcrumbs before you bake them. That will add some crunch to the peppers.

A close up of the red bacon stuffed mini pepper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these peppers ahead of time?

Yes! You can make the peppers up to 24 hours in advance. Stuff them and place them on a baking sheet. Cover then with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator. When you are ready to bake them, place remove the plastic wrap and place them in the oven. Serve them immediately.

Can you freeze stuffed mini peppers?

Yes! Freeze the peppers before you bake them. The best way to freeze them is to stuff them and freeze them right on the baking sheet. When you are ready to defrost them, defrost them in the refrigerator. Bake when they are fully defrosted.

What should I do with leftovers?

If you have some leftover peppers, place them in an airtight container in a single line. Try not to overlap them as the cream cheese will melt and end up on the bottom of the peppers. Place them on a microwave safe plate to reheat for 1-2 minutes or in the toaster oven on a pan.

The bacon stuffed mini peppers are on a cutting board.

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