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When summertime is in full swing, nothing makes me happier than cooking in the yard for plenty of friends. I love gathering around the deck and chatting while I’m making food, then sitting down at the table or on a blanket in the grass to enjoy a meal together on a warm evening.
But when it comes to prepping food for these occasions, I’m all about maximum flavor and minimal effort. These quick and easy grilled feta-stuffed peppers check all the boxes.
You’ll only need four ingredients to make these bite-sized peppers. Prep the peppers and the filling and assemble them whenever you prefer. You can choose to grill and fill the peppers ahead of time and serve them cold, or grill and fill the peppers once guests arrive. Either way, you’ll have a cheesy appetizer or side dish with char-grilled flavor in no time, making it the ideal pairing for summer.
Simply Recipes / Molly Allen
Prepping the Grill
It’s important to oil the grill grates well to be sure the peppers don’t stick while cooking. This also helps to create beautiful grill marks and excellent char. Once the grill is preheated, lightly brush the grill grates with canola oil or vegetable oil. You can also dip a paper towel in oil and hold the paper towel with tongs while wiping the grates.
Easy Recipe Variations
- Use another cheese: These little peppers are filled with a cream cheese base. Feta adds more salty depth of flavor, but you could swap it out for another type of cheese if preferred. Use goat cheese, Gorgonzola, or Parmesan for a cheesy twist.
- Make it herby: Enhance the flavor even further with additional herbs such as minced rosemary, thyme, or cilantro. Mix them into the filling or add herbs as a garnish on top.
- Add meat: Want to beef the peppers up a bit, so to speak? Cook ground beef and add it to the filling mixture. You could also add chopped cooked bacon or place a small piece of prosciutto on top.
Simply Recipes / Molly Allen
While You’re At the Grill
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
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1 pound sweet mini peppers (about 12)
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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Vegetable or canola oil, for grill grates
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, optional
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Mix the filling:
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and feta cheese. Use a fork to mash the cheeses together until combined and creamy. Transfer the mixture to a zip-top bag or piping bag and set aside.
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Prep the peppers:
Preheat the grill on medium-high. Meanwhile, cut each pepper in half lengthwise and use a spoon to remove the ribs and seeds. Arrange the peppers on a rimmed baking sheet. Top with half of the olive oil and salt. Flip the peppers and top with the remaining olive oil and salt, tossing to coat thoroughly.
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Grill the peppers:
Oil the grill grates well with the vegetable or canola oil. Place the peppers on the grill grates, cut side up. Close the lid and grill until charred on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Using tongs, flip the peppers and grill until the peppers are soft and charred on the second side, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the peppers back to the baking sheet, arranging them cut-sides up.
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Fill the peppers:
Use scissors to cut one bottom corner off of the zip-top bag or piping bag with the filling. Squeeze the bag to immediately fill each freshly grilled pepper with the cheese mixture. Sprinkle with chives and serve.
These feta-stuffed peppers are best eaten fresh. Store any leftover peppers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 169 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 6g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 8 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 169 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| 15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 40% |
| 41mg | 14% |
| 353mg | 15% |
| 6g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| 4g | |
| Vitamin C 72mg | 362% |
| Calcium 101mg | 8% |
| Iron 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium 166mg | 4% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.
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