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Stuffed Mini Carrot Peppers

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These stuffed mini carrot peppers might be the simplest appetizer you make all Easter and somehow also the thing everyone talks about.

Orange mini bell peppers cut in half and filled with Boursin cheese, then topped with a sprig of fresh dill to look just like little carrots. Three ingredients. No mixing. No bowls. Just the cutest thing on your Easter table and genuinely one of the easiest appetizers you will ever make.

Hand holding a finished stuffed mini pepper carrot with Boursin cheese and fresh dill with platter of carrots in the background

The key is to buy seedless mini bell peppers. Sometimes theyโ€™re labeled as seedless, so pick them up when you see them. Without seeds or membranes to remove, this recipe comes together in just minutes.

If you like making a full Easter appetizer spread, serve these with chick deviled eggs and mini chick cheeseball bites for a fun, themed table that always gets a great reaction.


Ingredients

  • 1 container (5.3 oz) Boursin cheese, shallot and chive flavor
  • 12 mini seedless orange bell peppers
  • Fresh dill
Mini bell peppers, Boursin shallot chive, Boursin garlic and fine herbs, and fresh dill arranged on a white wood surface

How to Make Carrot Shaped Stuffed Peppers for Easter

Prep the Peppers

Cut the tops off each pepper and throw them away. Slice each pepper in half lengthwise. If your peppers are seedless, youโ€™re done and can arrange them cut side up on your serving platter. If you find any seeds or membranes, use a small spoon to scrape them out before filling.

cut mini peppers

Fill the Peppers

Hereโ€™s a helpful tip: Boursin can be a bit crumbly right out of the package, so a spoon might not work best.

Use your fingers to press the cheese into each pepper, then gently run a knife across the top to remove any extra and make a clean edge. It might sound fussy, but itโ€™s quick and looks much neater than using a spoon.

Hand pressing crumbly Boursin cheese into a yellow mini pepper half on a cutting board

Add the Dill

Gently press a small sprig of fresh dill into the top of each filled pepper, with the pointed end down into the cheese so it stands up. Thatโ€™s your carrot top. Take a moment to admire your workโ€”these really are adorable. Serve right away or cover and refrigerate until youโ€™re ready.

Hand pressing fresh dill into a Boursin stuffed mini pepper half to look like a carrot top

Tips for the Best Stuffed Mini Peppers

Look for seedless mini peppers in particular. Many grocery stores carry them, and the bag will say seedless on the label. This really speeds up the prep.

Boursin comes in several flavors, and both shallot and chive or garlic and fine herbs taste great in this recipe. The shallot and chive is a bit milder, while garlic and fine herbs has a bolder flavor. Either one works well.

Hand holding a finished stuffed mini pepper carrot with Boursin cheese and fresh dill with platter of carrots in the background

If possible, add the dill just before serving. Dill is delicate and, although it stays fine in the fridge for a few hours, it looks best when added right before you serve.


Getting Ahead on Easter Prep

You can fill the peppers up to a day ahead and keep them covered in the fridge. Store the dill separately and add it just before serving so it stays fresh and bright. Donโ€™t leave filled peppers out at room temperature for long, since Boursin is a soft cheese and should stay cold.


Build Your Easter Appetizer Table

These carrot pepper appetizers are light, fresh, and full of veggies, making them a great addition to your Easter spread. If you want to add more dishes, check out this Easter side dish recipe roundup for everything from appetizers to salads to main courses.

If you need a dip for your veggie tray, this cream cheese veggie dip is always a hit and only takes a few minutes to make. For more cold, no-cook options, check out this list of cold appetizer recipesโ€”youโ€™ll find plenty to choose from without having to use the stove.

Row of stuffed mini pepper carrots filled with Boursin cheese and topped with fresh dill on a white rectangular platter
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Stuffed Mini Pepper Carrots


Orange mini bell peppers filled with Boursin cheese and topped with fresh dill to look just like little carrots. The easiest three ingredient Easter appetizer on the table.

Ingredients
 

  • 12 mini seedless orange bell peppers
  • 5.3 oz Boursin cheese shallot and chive flavor
  • Fresh dill

Instructions

  • Cut the tops off each pepper and discard. Cut each pepper in half lengthwise and arrange cut side up on your serving platter.
  • Use your fingers to press the Boursin cheese into each pepper cavity โ€” it is crumbly and fingers work better than a spoon here. Run a knife gently across the top to scrape off any overflow for a clean edge.
  • Press a small sprig of fresh dill into the top of each filled pepper so it stands up like a carrot top.
  • Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1carrot shaped pepper | Calories: 25kcal

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