
Keto Cream Cheese Stuffed Bell peppers are very tasty and delicious. They are low in carbs, gluten-free, and keto-friendly as well so they are ideal for the people on keto diet. This dish is made with the combination of cream cheese, pork, spices, and cheddar cheese which is filled in the bell pepper cups. Bell peppers are low in carbs and it also provides a sweet and crunchy taste so we can easily use them for filling the mixture. This bell pepper is prepared with common components that we can easily get them in the home or store. We can also customize this Cream Cheese Stuffed Bell as we like and add the preferred spices, protein, and cheese as we like. We can serve this dish with roasted vegetables like green beans or sprouts, with fresh salad, or with roasted cauliflower rice.
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STATS:
- Serving size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Cook time: 25 mints.
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 40 mints.
- Course: Main Course
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
- Servings: 4
- Prep time: 15 mints.
EQUIPMENT:
- Knife
- Chopping board
- Spatula
- Pan
- Baking dish
- Parchment paper
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 block of cream cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- ½ cup onions
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- Parsley or green onions
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
BELL PEPPER:
- Select firm, fresh bell peppers of different colors like orange, yellow, or red; provide color and taste.
CREAM CHEESE:
- We would utilize the full-fat cream cheese to prepare the creamy sauce and to add the fat content to prepare the dish truly keto-friendly.
GROUND BEEF:
- Ground beef is commonly used, but we would also try ground chicken or turkey to prepare this dish.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- Cheddar cheese is utilized to prepare a rich, melted topping, but pepper jack or mozzarella is also used as a substitute for cheddar cheese to create a variety of flavors.
ONIONS:
- Onions provide a subtle sweetness and depth in the filling, ensuring even cooking.
GARLIC:
- Garlic is used in the filling to enhance flavor, but we can also use garlic powder in place of fresh garlic.
ITALIAN SEASONING:
- Italian seasoning is a mixture of herbs such as basil and oregano that adds a savory flavor to the filling.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil provides richness and healthy fats, and it is used to prepare the filling.
SALT & PEPPER:
- Salt and pepper are necessary to provide the taste in seasoning.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- We can warm-up oven to 375 °F.
- Then warm the oil on a moderate setting in the pan.
- Now we can include onions & garlic and fry for 2 to 3 mints.
- Then add the ground meat and season with salt, Italian seasoning, & pepper and cook the beef till it gets brown.
- We can place the pan on the surface and add cream cheese, and mix properly.
- Put the halves of bell peppers in a tray and fill each with the mixture with a spoon.
- Then add shredded cheddar cheese over the filling.
- Put the tray in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling & melted and the peppers get tender.
- We can top the bell pepper with the parsley or the additional cheese and serve it warm.
SERVING IDEAS:
- Serve the bell peppers along with avocado & spinach salad.
- Roasted cauliflower rice greatly pairs with this stuffed bell pepper.
- We can have this stuffed pepper with a guacamole or sour cream.
- Serve this dish with green beans or sautéed zucchini.
- We would add some hot sauce over the stuffed peppers to make them spicy.
- Serve this dish with keto wraps or tortillas.
TIPS:
- We can easily make this dish for the meal prep.
- We have to use the soft cream cheese to make mixing easy.
- You would also pre-bake the pepper to prepare the soft pepper.
- We would also utilize the pre-shredded cheese if we are short on time.
- We would also try using Italian sausage as a substitute for other meats for the different flavor profile.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the leftover stuffed peppers in the sealed box and preserve the peppers for four days in the fridge.
FREEZER:
- We would cover the bell pepper with the Saran Wrap and store the pepper for two months.
FAQs:
Can I prepare this vegetarian dish?
- We can prepare this dish vegetarian and substitute the roasted mushrooms, plant-based crumbles, and cauliflower rice for the meat.
Will we boil the bell pepper before baking?
- It is not necessary to boil the pepper, but if we pre-bake the peppers so it can help to soften them a little.
Can I add some more vegetables?
- We can add some additional vegetables like zucchini, tomatoes, or spinach to this dish.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 320 kcal
Total carbs: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Net Carbs: 7g
Protein: 18g
Fat: 25g
Sodium: 400mg
Potassium: 400mg
Serving Size: 1 pepper half