These buffalo chicken dip mini stuffed peppers combine all the flavours of your favourite buffalo chicken dip with sweet peppers for one deliciously fun appetizer!
You know that super popular buffalo chicken dip that everyone loves?
Well, I used a slight variation of my buffalo chicken dip recipe to make mini stuffed peppers!
The prep time for these stuffed peppers takes minutes and they’re totally not fussy at all, which is always a good thing (if you ask me).
The recipe yields quite a bit, so they are perfect for game day eats when you have lots of friends over.
What Are Mini Peppers?
Mini sweet peppers are basically a smaller, slightly sweeter, variation of their large sweet bell pepper counterpart.
These are not hot peppers. Though they may look kinda like hot peppers, they aren’t.
They’re typically a tad larger than jalapeno peppers, for example, and definitely not spicy.
Though, if you are so inclined to used jalapeno peppers here instead (because you love spicy stuff) go right for it!
How To Make Mini Stuffed Peppers
Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:
- Choose peppers that are roughly the same size, cut in half and remove the seeds and ribs.
- In a food processor, combine cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, lime juice, dill and black pepper, then process until combined and creamy.
- Add shredded cooked chicken, some cheese and chopped green onion to the processor. Stir everything together with a spatula.
- Fill mini peppers with dip. You don’t have to be too neat or anything. Then place the stuffed mini peppers in a baking dish (so they kinda rest against each other) and bake.
- Carefully remove peppers from the oven and top with more cheese.
- Place the peppers back into the oven again so the cheese gets nice and melty. Once done, and removed from the oven, allow to cool slightly. You can then garnish with more buffalo sauce and green onion (if you like).
Tips for Making This Recipe
- Ensure the chicken is shredded or cut up small enough so that you don’t have huge chunks.
- The buffalo sauce you use will affect how spicy these mini stuffed peppers are.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened so it will be easy to blend. Just grabbed it out of the fridge and don’t want to wait forever for it to soften? Place the cream cheese in a microwave-safe dish in the microwave and heat at 10 to 15 second intervals until softened or cut into cubes and let rest on your countertop for a little while.
- Depending on the size of your peppers, the quantity you yield may vary slightly. I used about 18 peppers for this recipe, yielding 36 pieces.
- Run out of peppers and still have leftover dip? Use it for chips!
- As mentioned, this recipe yields quite a bit. You could easily half the recipe if you want.
Recipe Variations
- Don’t have green onion? Chopped chives would work great here too.
- I used chicken here because of “buffalo chicken dip,” but if you want to keep these vegetarian, simply omit the chicken or try my vegetarian buffalo dip with tempeh.
- Want buffalo chicken dip with blue cheese? Go for it! Though I didn’t use it here, it does make a tasty addition. Just stir in about ¼ (or however much you enjoy).
More Easy Game Day Appetizers
- Crispy Oven Baked Wings
- Roasted Garlic Hummus
- Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Vegan Sloppy Joes
- Chunky Black Bean and Corn Salsa
If you try this mini stuffed peppers recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Mini Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
- 18 to 20 mini peppers, cut in half, seeds and ribs removed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (a 250 gram package)
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce, plus more to taste for optional garnish
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- ½ lime, juiced
- ½ teaspoon dried dill (dill weed)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¾ cup cooked chicken, shredded (use white or dark meat or a combo of both)
- ¼ cup chopped green onion, plus more to taste for optional garnish
- 1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided (6 ounces)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Meanwhile, cut mini peppers in half (lengthwise, so you have two equal halves) and remove ribs and seeds. Set aside.
- In a food processor, combine cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch, lime juice, dill and black pepper. Process until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked chicken, green onion and ½ cup cheese. Incorporate using a spatula or use the Pulse feature on your food processor to gently mix it it (you still want a little texture).
- Fill pepper halves with dip mixture. Place into a baking dish (use two 8-inch x 8-inch dishes or one larger one so the peppers rest against each other). Bake for 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove peppers from the oven and top with remaining 1 cup of cheese. Return the peppers to the oven and bake for 3 to 5 minutes more or until cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Carefully remove from the oven and let cool 10 minutes.
- Transfer the peppers to a serving dish, drizzle with additional buffalo sauce and green onion (if desired). Serve and enjoy! Yields 36 to 40 pieces, roughly. Quantity may vary, depending on the size of your peppers.
Notes
- Depending on the size of your peppers, the quantity you yield may vary slightly. I used about 18 peppers for this recipe, yielding 36 pieces.
- Run out of peppers and still have leftover dip? Use it for chips!
- The buffalo sauce you use will affect how spicy these mini stuffed peppers are.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened so it will be easy to blend.
- As mentioned, this recipe yields quite a bit. You could easily half the recipe if you want.
Nutrition estimate (if provided) is based on 1 Serving.
Nutrition information (if provided) is provided as a courtesy and should be considered an estimate only. Ingredients can vary and Girl Heart Food makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are guidelines only.
Tried this recipe?
If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!
Phillip Thompson
What temperature should be used for for the initial cooking? I looked for it in the recipe but didn’t see it. Thanks
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Hi Phillip! Temperature should be 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Enjoy!!
Charity
These little stuffed peppers look so yummy! We grow little peppers in the summer, so I’m pinning this recipe for when they’re in season, Thanks!
Girl Heart Food
Yay! Enjoy Charity 🙂 Thank you!
Holly
Oh yes please! What a great idea to combine an all star of a dip with peppers — you get a double dose of delicious! I bet these would disappear quickly at a Super Bowl party!
Girl Heart Food
They sure would! Thanks so much, Holly 🙂
Karen (Back Road Journal)
A great tasting dip in a neat little two bite package…I like it.
Girl Heart Food
Thanks so much Karen 🙂
Kevin
This is definitely going to be a go-to appetizer for ANY time of the year!
Girl Heart Food
Yay! Thanks Kevin 🙂
Kelly | Foodtasia
Wow, Dawn, what a fantastic appetizer! I’m a big sports fan but I don’t think I’d pay much attention to the game with these in the room! Your photos just make me want to reach out and grab one- beautiful!
Girl Heart Food
Lol! Thanks Kelly! You’re so kind 🙂
David @ Spiced
This is perfect! I actually have a bag of those mini-peppers in the fridge right now, and I hadn’t decided what to do with them yet. Now I know! I love buffalo dip, and I’m all about stuffing it inside of these peppers. Sounds like I need a plate of these on Saturday night…along with a cold beer of course! Hope you have a delicious weekend ahead, Dawn!
Girl Heart Food
Woo hoo! Sounds like a delicious plan! Thanks David 🙂
Katherine | Love In My Oven
These are so cheesy and delicious looking!!! I just want a whole tray of them for dinner tonight. At least there’s some veggies in there, right? Happy weekend!!
Girl Heart Food
Haha…right 😉 Thanks Katherine!
mimi rippee
What fun! I like your filling. Very creative!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Mimi 🙂
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You’ve married two of my favorite flavors!! This is an incredible appetizer! Can’t wait to make it!! Have a great weekend, my friend! XOXO
Girl Heart Food
Woo hoo! Hope you love it! Have a great weekend too 🙂 XOXO
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking
These truly are perfect party food! Cheesy and flavourful and the recipe makes a lot! So great for a crowd. It will just be me and the hubs watching the Super Bow but I’m certain we could polish off a lot of these!!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks a million, Leanne 🙂 I know we did 😉
Sarah
Oh my goodness- I LOVE dip in little sweet peppers! I do it with tzatziki sauce! This sounds SO GOOOOOOD! I can’t wait to try it 😀
Girl Heart Food
So good, right?? Thanks Sarah! Hope you love it 🙂
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
This recipe is a win win for me Dawn! I LOVE those mini peppers and buffalo chicken dip is another fave! Perfect Super Bowl party food right here!
Girl Heart Food
Woo hoo! Thank you Mary Ann 🙂
Marissa
How do you get drool off of a keyboard? Asking for a friend… 😉 These stuffed peppers are seriously mouthwatering, Dawn! Dreamy game day fare!!
Girl Heart Food
Haha! Thanks so much Marissa 🙂
Milena
I love mini peppers and usually dip them into things, but stuffing them with buffalo chicken dip sounds even better! And the melted cheese on top further supports the cause:) Pinned.
Girl Heart Food
Too too funny!! Thanks Milena! Have a great weekend ahead 🙂
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
Perfect football-watching food! You had me at buffalo chicken 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Lol….love buffalo chicken too 🙂 Thanks Jennifer!
Valentina
What a great idea for an appetizer. And game day or not — probably not for me 😉 — I’m trying them! My whole family will devour them, I’m sure!
Girl Heart Food
YAY! Hope you guys love them, Valentina 🙂 Thanks so much!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
The only thing better than chips and dip is dip stuffed into something else. I’m swooning over these! They’re a must-try for the Super Bowl! I’m going to spend more time in the kitchen prepping than I do watching the game, what with all the apps I’ve seen lately that I HAVE TO TRY :). Hope you’re having a great week, girlie!
Girl Heart Food
Lol! So true! Hope you love them. Have an awesome weekend, my friend 🙂
Haylie Abele / Our Balanced Bowl
Dawn, these look amazing!!! I need about 10 of these please! Totally adding these to my list of Superbowl foods!!
Girl Heart Food
Woo hoo! So happy to hear that! Thank you Haylie – hope you love them 🙂