This Crab-Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe is a delightful appetizer perfect for festive gatherings, especially on Christmas Eve. These colorful mini peppers are filled with a creamy crab mixture that is both flavorful and visually appealing.
The recipe is simple to follow and makes for an impressive dish that will surely impress your guests during holiday celebrations.
Festive Crab-Stuffed Mini Peppers
These mini peppers are stuffed with a rich mixture of crab meat, cream cheese, and herbs, then baked until golden. This recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 6 people, making it an ideal Christmas Eve Recipe.
Ingredients
- 12 mini sweet peppers, halved and seeded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup lump crab meat, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, lemon juice, green onions, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stuff the Peppers: Spoon the crab mixture into each half of the mini peppers, pressing gently to fill them completely.
- Top with Cheese: Place the stuffed peppers on a baking sheet and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm as a festive appetizer.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 servings
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
