Description
A quick and creamy capsicum dipper recipe that combines tangy cream cheese with the freshness of capsicums for a delightful and crunchy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g packet cream cheese (chopped, at room temperature)
- 65g (1/4 cup) sour cream
- 60g (1/4 cup) mayonnaise
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind
- 1 small garlic clove (crushed)
- 500g sweet baby capsicums (halved, seeds and membrane removed)
- Sweet paprika (to dust)
- Chopped fresh chives (to serve)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon rind, and crushed garlic. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon the mixture into the capsicum halves, filling them evenly.
- Dust each filled capsicum with sweet paprika for an added flavor boost.
- Garnish with fresh chives for a touch of color and freshness.
Notes
Tips like ensuring cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no cooking required)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 per serving
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cream Cheese Capsicum Dippers