There’s more than one way to stuff a pepper and the options are endless! Here are 8 of our all-time favorite recipes for stuffed peppers to get you started:
With over 9 years of blogging and recipe development under my belt, I think it’s safe to say I have some pretttty awesome ideas for what to do with bell peppers.
Let’s get our recipe on, shall we?!
1. Taco Stuffed Peppers
Take taco night to the next level with these tasty taco peppers! With instructions for vegan, vegetarian, and paleo options, these sassy stuffed peppers are ready to transform your typical taco fare with a clean-eating twist!
2. Spinach Stuffed Peppers
These tender bell peppers are packed with an entire BOX of fresh baby spinach and loaded with so much flavor, you’ll forget you’re eating #alltheveggies – We’re LOVING this fun twist on classic stuffed peppers!
3. Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers
Let’s get CHEESY! These are the perfect make-ahead dish for a backyard barbecue or weeknight dinner! I’ve even included a tasty veggie burger version too!
4. Mini Pimento Cheese Stuffed Peppers
Sweet mini peppers and pimento cheese are a match made in snacking heaven! Serve these pepper poppers at your next party or potluck and watch them disappear!
5. Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Stuffed Peppers
These cheesy chicken and broccoli peppers easy enough to make that they’re sure to become a regular in your home!
Chicken, broccoli, and cheese are one of the most classic of pairings. It just works. It works stuffed inside a casserole dish, it works on a pizza… or a sandwich… or even a soup…. and ohmygooooooosh it works stuffed into peppers. In fact it BEGS to be stuffed into peppers.
6. Bell Pepper Pizzas
These hand-held bell pepper pizzas channel the deliciousness of pizza with a healthy twist! Packing way more nutrients than the average bagel bite or pizza roll, these pizza peppers make a perfect appetizer for parties and a great healthy snack or lunch for kids!
Feel free to add all your favorite pizza toppings for a custom stuffed pepper that’s sure to rock pizza night!
7. Vegetarian Southwest Stuffed Peppers
These healthy Southwest Peppers are topped with a zesty Cilantro Avocado Sauce and ready to prove that vegetarian eats can be tasty and filling!
8. Healthy Hummus Stuffed Peppers
Quick, easy, and totally tasty, these healthy hummus peppers are sure to be a hit at your next party! Sweet mini peppers make a perfect bite-sized snack!
You can use store-bought or homemade hummus here!
but wait! there’s more!
If you’re looking for all the classic stuffed pepper flavors in an easy peasy package, my Vegetarian Stuffed Pepper Soup is out of this world amazing!
It can be made stove-top or in the slow cooker and can easily be adapted for those who need a T-Rex fix.
I love making a huge batch with the end of summer bell peppers from my garden and freezing in easy heat-and-eat portions for later! SO GOOD!
Ooh! And since we’re on the topic of bell peppers, my not-very-photogenic Buffalo Chicken Peppers are also quiiiiite amazing!
let’s stuff some peppers!
If you get a chance to try any of these recipes, let me know! Leave some love in the comment form below or tag your photos with @peasandcrayons on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creation. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!
Yum Yum.
It looks like you’ve tried both blanching the peppers and steaming in the oven.
What is your perfered method here in 2019 for cooking the peppers?
Last time I made Philly Cheese steak bell peppers my peppers weren’t soft enough come dinner time. whomp whomp
Blanching will for sure soften the peppers faster! I like mine on the crisper side when stuffing them with taco toppings and ingredients but then softer when stuffed with cheese/veggies/rice so I’ll usually bounce back between the two methods. If you’re cooking the filling stovetop and only need it to heat through, I’d for sure blanch then stuff then bake to cut down on cook time! xoxo