Mini Stuffed Bell Peppers

1. 1

   Prepare your mini bell peppers by slicing them lengthwise and scooping out all the seeds.

2. 2

   In a cast iron skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy.

3. 3

   Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside in a small dish.

4. 4

   Add minced red onion and saute slowly over medium-low heat until translucent.

5. 5

   Add in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

6. 6

   Set aside in the dish along with bacon and let cool.

7. 7

   In a separate dish, mix together cream cheese, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

8. 8

   Grill peppers in a cast iron skillet about 4 to 5 minutes each side.

9. 9

   Transfer to a plate and let cool for 2 minutes.

10. 10

    Mix bacon-onion mixture into cream cheese mixture.

11. 11

    With a small spoon, stuff peppers and transfer them back into the skillet on low heat to warm through before serving (about 3 minutes).

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    Adapted from Cooking Light Magazine.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.