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Balkan Stuffed Peppers

Balkan Stuffed Peppers with Creamy Cheese Joy, No Cooking!

Delicious Balkan Stuffed Peppers (Paprike Punjene Sirom) filled with creamy cheese, perfect for appetizers without any cooking!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Balkan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers
  • 4 pieces Sweet Peppers Choose vibrant bell or mini sweet peppers.
For the Filling
  • 200 grams Kaymak Rich dairy spread, mascarpone is a substitute.
  • 200 grams Young Fresh Cheese Use farmer's cheese or queso fresco.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Optional, use sparingly.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • spoon
  • airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Balkan Stuffed Peppers
  1. Begin by selecting your sweet peppers, rinse them under cold water, then slice off the tops and remove seeds and membranes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the kaymak with the young fresh cheese until smooth and creamy.
  3. Spoon the filling into each sweet pepper using a small spoon or piping bag.
  4. Refrigerate the filled peppers for at least 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
  5. Serve the peppers whole or slice into medallions for a beautiful presentation on your mezze platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg

Notes

These stuffed peppers can be stored for up to 2 days in the fridge. Best enjoyed fresh and chilled.

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