Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Peppadew Peppers
These Southern bite-size delights combine creamy, tangy pimiento cheese with sweet-spicy peppadew peppers for perfect cold finger food appetizers that require minimal effort but deliver maximum impact.
Equipment
- Piping Bag with Star Tip (optional)
Ingredients
Peppers & Cheese
- 24 peppadew peppers drained (mild or hot, depending on preference)
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise Duke's recommended for authentic Southern flavor
- 2 oz diced pimientos drained
Seasonings
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Drain the peppadew peppers thoroughly by placing them upside down on paper towels. For better stability, trim a tiny slice from the bottom of each pepper so they stand upright on your serving platter.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until completely smooth.
- Fold in the grated cheddar cheese, drained pimientos, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne (if using). Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Transfer the pimiento cheese mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip or use a small spoon to fill each pepper, slightly overfilling each one for a decorative presentation.
- Refrigerate the stuffed peppers for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, sprinkle with finely chopped fresh chives for garnish.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.
Use freshly grated cheese rather than pre-shredded for better texture and flavor.
These can be prepared up to 2 days in advance, though they're best within 24 hours of assembly.
The pimiento cheese filling alone can be made up to 5 days ahead of time.
If peppadew peppers aren't available, sweet mini bell peppers work as an alternative.
Use freshly grated cheese rather than pre-shredded for better texture and flavor.
These can be prepared up to 2 days in advance, though they're best within 24 hours of assembly.
The pimiento cheese filling alone can be made up to 5 days ahead of time.
If peppadew peppers aren't available, sweet mini bell peppers work as an alternative.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSodium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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