on Feb 09, 2023, Updated Aug 21, 2024
Why You’ll Love Stuffed Peppers with Feta
Stuffed Peppers with Feta are an easy side dish full of big, traditional Bulgarian flavors. If you know Bulgarians, you know we love our 🧀 cheese, and this dish highlights sirene or feta in the best way. It takes a few minutes to prep, but the results are so worth it. The 🫑 peppers are baked until soft and sweet, and the ooey gooey, cheesy filling is so luscious and creamy. This is a fantastic side dish with any meal, or serve them beautifully presented on a platter as an appetizer.
How to Prepare
🌡️ Preheat the oven to 425F (220C). 🫑 Use a sharp knife to cut off the top (stem) of each pepper and reserve. Also finely dice a tomato, if using. 💧 Using a small spoon, remove the seeds from each pepper. Wash and dry the inside of the peppers to remove any remaining seeds. 🧈 Place the peppers into a bowl in an upright position so the hollowed opening is facing upwards. Add a pinch of salt to each pepper and a small cube of butter. 🥚 In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the feta and tomato and mix well until fully combined. 🥄 Add 2 tablespoons of the feta filling into each pepper, only filling about ¾ of the way to the top. 👩🍳 Line a baking dish with parchment paper and arrange the stuffed peppers side by side. 🧂 Gently replace the stems onto each of the stuffed peppers with feta and then sprinkle with salt and add a drizzle of olive oil. Using a fork, gently poke each pepper on top so that the air can escape as they bake. 🔥 Bake, uncovered, for 35 to 45 minutes depending on the oven. 🌿 Once the stuffed peppers with feta are soft and browned on top, they’re ready. Enjoy them as is, or top with tomato sauce, olive oil, or freshly chopped dill!
Variations and Substitutions for Stuffed Peppers with Feta
Best Served With
These 🫑 Stuffed Peppers with Feta are sensational as an appetizer or part of a mezze platter, or Charcuterie Board. Serve these alongside a big 🥗 fresh salad or main dish. These Stuffed Peppers with Feta are wonderful paired with a grain side dish, such as my Cranberry Quinoa Salad, Couscous Salad, or even my Best Pasta Salad.
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