Stuffed Pepper Recipes

Whether you need a platter of great appetizers or a hearty main dish at the table, these stuffed pepper recipes are just the thing. Easy, quick, and delicious, these recipes are a great dinner solution.

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Dressing-Stuffed Mini Peppers

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Dressing-Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe
We love these stuffed peppers as an appetizer, but you can also serve them as a side dish. Be sure to use baby bell peppers and not mini sweet peppers (shaped like jalapeños) so they're big enough to accommodate the filling.

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Crab-Stuffed Grilled Bell Peppers

Photo: Erin Kunkel Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Crab-Stuffed Grilled Bell Peppers Recipe

This fast appetizer combines stuffed mini bell peppers and creamy crab dip into one pretty, portable bite. Use multicolored peppers for extra pop.

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Bulgur-Stuffed Mini Peppers

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey LowerJennifer Causey

Bulgur-Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe

In the heat of summer, you'll be thankful for this raw, fresh, crunchy appetizer you can easily make ahead for guests. To keep things raw, we "cooked" the bulgur with a simple soak, where the grain is covered with warm tap water and sits for 30 minutes.

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Stuffed Roasted Bell Peppers (Poivrons Farcis)

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Stuffed Roasted Bell Peppers (Poivrons Farcis) Recipe
The peppers must first be blackened and blistered over an open flame or under the broiler to loosen the skins. The peeled pepper halves are then stuffed with fresh mozzarella or mild feta for this simple Provençal first course. Garnish them with anchovy fillets and olives, and then drizzle with herbed red pepper oil.

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Stuffed Padrón Peppers

Photo: Annabelle Breakey

Stuffed Padrón Peppers Recipe
The nontraditional combo of Spanish peppers with a tangy cheddar and bread crumbs makes for an addictive appetizer--one that's even better with a cold beer. If you're subbing in sweet peppers, cut the cheese sticks a bit longer.

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Stuffed Peppers with Chèvre, Pecans, and Golden Raisins

Photo: Helen Dujardin; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Stuffed Peppers with Chèvre, Pecans, and Golden Raisins Recipe
"Both sides of my family--the Greeks and the Southerners--love stuffed peppers."

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Crab-stuffed Grilled Bell Peppers

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Linda Hirst

Crab-stuffed Grilled Bell Peppers Recipe
The crab meat stuffing in these big peppers is a great seafood option.

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Chicken and Couscous Stuffed Bell Peppers

Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Claire Spollen

Chicken and Couscous Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
Update the classic stuffed bell pepper recipe with a tangy chicken, couscous, and goat cheese salad, instead of the traditional ground beef and rice.

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Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Photo: Brian Woodcock, Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Stuffed Poblano Peppers Recipe
Poblano peppers range in heat level from quite spicy to rather mild, and there's no way to know what you're getting until you take a bite. If your peppers are too hot, cool off with a dollop of sour cream.

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Turkey-Stuffed Peppers

Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

Turkey-Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Enjoy the powerful flavor combination of sweet corn and salty feta in Turkey-Stuffed Peppers.

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Spinach-and-Sausage-Stuffed Peppers

Quentin Bacon

Spinach-and-Sausage-Stuffed Peppers Recipe
"I may never use ground meat in my peppers again," said Fran Parisi, Grace Parisi's mother, when she tried this super-flavorful sausage-stuffed version. Another revelation: Smaller Italian frying peppers are much easier to brown in a skillet than the typical green bell peppers, and they also cook faster.

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Stuffed Baby Peppers with Yogurt and Floral Honey

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Stuffed Baby Peppers with Yogurt and Floral Honey Recipe
"Honey is an incredible anti-everything," says Jovial King. "It's antibacterial, antiviral and great for combating allergies, as long as it's raw." Marcia Kiesel uses King's flower-infused honey in savory dishes, like these yogurt-stuffed peppers.

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Stuffed Peppers with Thai Curry Rice and Mushrooms

Photo: Kana Okada

Stuffed Peppers with Thai Curry Rice and Mushrooms Recipe
Emilee and Jere Gettle make this hearty vegetarian dish when bell peppers are at their peak in late summer.

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Chorizo-and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Peppers

Photo: Johnny Miller; Styling: Erin Swift

Chorizo-and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Colorful baby bell peppers serve as the base to this south-of-the-border inspired appetizer of Chorizo-and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Peppers.

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Herb and Sausage-Stuffed Peppers

Oxmoor House

Herb and Sausage-Stuffed Peppers Recipe
You can set up this recipe in less than fifteen minutes, turn on the slow cooker, and go. Come back in four hours, and your supper will be ready.

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Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

Photo: Kate Sears, Food Styling: Paul Grimes

Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Stuffed peppers get an update in this Mediterranean-inspired recipe for stuffed peppers. Couscous replaces rice and fragrant flavors, such as cumin, cinnamon, and fresh ginger, abound in Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers.

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Orzo-Stuffed Peppers

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Orzo-Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Baby argula and feta cheese combine with orzo for this simple recipe for Orzo-Stuffed Peppers. You can prepare this meatless main dish up to 12 hours before serving. Just cover baking dish with foil, refrigerate, and reheat at 400 degrees.

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Stuffed Peppers

Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Susan Vajaranant

Stuffed Peppers Recipe
This recipe makes enough rice to use in Chicken Fried Rice and Rice and Bean Burritos.

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Cheese-Stuffed Grilled Peppers

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Cheese-Stuffed Grilled Peppers Recipe
Robert Perkins and John Lancaster, the wine directors at San Francisco's Boulevard restaurant, love making this snack at backyard barbecues using all types of medium-sized peppers: As the peppers blister, the cheese mixture tucked inside turns warm and gooey.

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Baked Stuffed Peppers

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Baked Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Bell peppers make a perfect vehicle for this hearty weeknight meal. The recipe calls for ground beef, but you could also use ground chicken or ground turkey.

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Grilled Stuffed Peppers

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Grilled Stuffed Peppers Recipe
This method and cooking time works equally as well with jalapeños, but we found the heat level of those peppers to be too unpredictable for everyone to enjoy.

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Beef-and-Rice-Stuffed Peppers

Beef-and-Rice-Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Make a family-friendly one-dish meal that even the kids will love. Mild bell peppers get a delicious filing made with rice and ground beef.

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Spicy Stuffed Peppers

Spicy Stuffed Peppers Recipe
An Anaheim pepper is a variety of the New Mexico chile pepper, with a mild to medium-hot flavor.

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Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

Randy Mayor

Stuffed Piquillo Peppers Recipe
Piquillos are small, red, spicy-sweet roasted Spanish peppers; look for them in gourmet groceries.

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Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Photo: Brian Woodcock, Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Stuffed Poblano Peppers Recipe
Stuffed peppers make an easy one-dish dinner idea for any weeknight. Try this version, which features creamy goat cheese and fresh corn.

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Supersimple Stuffed Peppers

Supersimple Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Requiring only seven ingredients, these super easy stuffed peppers are perfect for a busy weeknight meal.

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Jasmine Rice-Stuffed Peppers

Howard L. Puckett

Jasmine Rice-Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Try this easy jasmine rice-stuffed pepper recipe for a delicious home-cooked family meal.

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Stuffed Roasted Red Peppers

Anna Williams

Stuffed Roasted Red Peppers Recipe
These stuffed peppers feature classic Mediterranean flavors like olive oil, garlic, fresh spinach, couscous, and feta cheese.

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Stuffed Peppers

Photo: Ann Stratton

Stuffed Peppers Recipe
This recipe uses tofu in the filling, making this a quick and easy vegetarian meal.

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Skillet Stuffed Peppers

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Cindy Manning Barr

Skillet Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Shepherd's pie meets the classic stuffed pepper. This recipe can also be made with red, yellow, or orange bell peppers.

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Mediterranean Lamb- and Couscous-Stuffed Peppers

James Carrier

Mediterranean Lamb- and Couscous-Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Stuff brightly colored bell pepper halves with a Mediterannean-inspired lamb and couscous filling. This dish is perfect for a light summer supper.

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Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Recipe
This recipe for stuffed peppers trades in the meat in favor of vegetables like red bell peppers, shallots, and mushrooms. The blend of flavors is sure to please guests.

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Carrot-and-Cabbage Stuffed Peppers

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Carrot-and-Cabbage Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Mixing shredded carrots and cabbage to fill sliced peppers makes for a light and fresh picnic option.

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Fiery Stuffed Cherry Pepper Appetizers

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Fiery Stuffed Cherry Pepper Appetizers Recipe
Stuffed peppers make a colorful appetizer for your next dinner party. The cool cream cheese mellows the heat of the pepper, offering your guests a true explosion of flavor.

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Barbecue Shrimp And Cornbread-Stuffed Peppers

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Barbecue Shrimp And Cornbread-Stuffed Peppers Recipe
This fancy presentation is easy to achieve by topping the peppers with jumbo shrimp and sprigs of fresh thyme.

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Grilled Bean and Cheese Stuffed Poblanos

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Grilled Bean and Cheese Stuffed Poblanos Recipe
The cheesy filling becomes extra gooey and melty as the peppers grill. Unlike with a lot of stuffed peppers, you don't need to roast these before stuffing. Poblanos are fairly mild, especially with the seeds removed. For even less heat, use Anaheim chiles.

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Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños

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Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños Recipe
The rich and creamy combination of bacon, cream cheese, and cheddar nicely contrasts the muted spice of grilled jalapeño peppers. This appetizer recipe is a healthy, fresh alternative to the popular breaded and fried version.

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Pecan-Stuffed Pickled Jalapeños

Pecan-Stuffed Pickled Jalapeños Recipe
Slice pickled jalapeño pepper in half, fill with store-bought herbed garlic cheese and sprinkle with chopped pecans for an easy, 3-ingredient appetizer. You can make these a day ahead and keep chilled until serving time.

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Stuffed Pepper Recipes

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Dressing-Stuffed Mini Peppers

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Crab-Stuffed Grilled Bell Peppers

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Bulgur-Stuffed Mini Peppers

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Stuffed Roasted Bell Peppers (Poivrons Farcis)

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Stuffed Padrón Peppers

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Stuffed Peppers with Chèvre, Pecans, and Golden Raisins

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Crab-stuffed Grilled Bell Peppers

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Chicken and Couscous Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Stuffed Poblano Peppers

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Turkey-Stuffed Peppers

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Spinach-and-Sausage-Stuffed Peppers

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Stuffed Baby Peppers with Yogurt and Floral Honey

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Stuffed Peppers with Thai Curry Rice and Mushrooms

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Chorizo-and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Peppers

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Herb and Sausage-Stuffed Peppers

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Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

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Orzo-Stuffed Peppers

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Stuffed Peppers

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Cheese-Stuffed Grilled Peppers

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Baked Stuffed Peppers

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Grilled Stuffed Peppers

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Beef-and-Rice-Stuffed Peppers

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Spicy Stuffed Peppers

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Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

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Stuffed Poblano Peppers

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Supersimple Stuffed Peppers

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Jasmine Rice-Stuffed Peppers

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Stuffed Roasted Red Peppers

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Stuffed Peppers

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Skillet Stuffed Peppers

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Mediterranean Lamb- and Couscous-Stuffed Peppers

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Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

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Carrot-and-Cabbage Stuffed Peppers

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Fiery Stuffed Cherry Pepper Appetizers

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Barbecue Shrimp And Cornbread-Stuffed Peppers

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Grilled Bean and Cheese Stuffed Poblanos

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Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños

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Pecan-Stuffed Pickled Jalapeños

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