This Crab Dip-Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe is a delightful appetizer perfect for festive gatherings, especially as a Christmas Eve Appetizer. These colorful mini peppers are filled with a creamy crab dip that is sure to impress your guests.
The recipe is simple to follow and can be prepared in advance, making it an ideal choice for holiday entertaining. You can adjust the seasoning and ingredients to match your taste preferences.
Festive Crab Dip-Stuffed Mini Peppers
These mini peppers are stuffed with a rich crab dip made from cream cheese, crab meat, and spices. The dish takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 6-8 people, making it a great addition to your Christmas Eve Appetizers Recipe lineup.
Ingredients
- 12 mini sweet peppers, halved and seeded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup crab meat, drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Peppers: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Halve and seed the mini sweet peppers, placing them cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crab meat, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Stuff the Peppers: Spoon the crab mixture into each halved pepper, filling them generously.
- Bake: Place the stuffed peppers in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving warm.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6-8 servings
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
