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Bacon-Wrapped Mini Peppers

Net Carbs:1.3g
Published:08/24/21Updated:12/02/21
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Try these Bacon-Wrapped Mini Peppers the next time you are looking for a quick snack or appetizer! This pepper recipe is keto-friendly, low-carb, nut-free, egg-free, coconut-free, gluten-free, and grain-free. Prepped and baked in under an hour, they are the perfect blend of savory, creamy, and crunchy, and bursting with delicious flavor.

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Low-carb mini pepper snack

This recipe is reminiscent of bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers, but instead of jalapeños, mini sweet peppers are used. The peppers are stuffed with seasoned cream cheese, wrapped in bacon, then baked until crispy.

These are a fantastic snack option, and also make a great appetizer if you are hosting a party.

bacon-wrapped pepper popper dipped in everything-bagel dip.

Bacon mini pepper FAQs

Here are answers to the most commonly asked question about this easy low-carb recipe:

Are there any ingredient substitution options?

  • Bacon: Turkey bacon would be the most logical substitution, or you could try pancetta. Note that either of these options may be thinner than pork bacon, so you may need to use more than 1 slice.
  • Cream Cheese: You can use vegan cream cheese or, if you consume nuts, almond cream cheese at a 1:1 ratio.
  • Cheddar Cheese: Use any finely shredded cheese you have on hand. Shredded Colby or Colby-Jack would be my suggestions.
  • Salt-Free Everything Bagel Seasoning:  I buy mine on Amazon. If you don’t want to purchase it online, you can make your own salt-free seasoning at home by following the instructions below.
  • Mayonnaise: Full-fat Greek yogurt can be substituted for mayonnaise at a 1:1 ratio. Note that this will change the resulting nutritional content, including the net carb content.
  • Sour Cream: Full-fat Greek yogurt can be substituted for sour cream at a 1:1 ratio. This substitution will change the resulting nutritional content, including the net carb content.
  • Heavy Cream: Use 1 tablespoon of melted butter in place of heavy cream.

Where do I buy Everything Bagel Seasoning? Can I make it at home?

I often prefer to buy my Everything Bagel Seasoning pre-made to skip a few steps. I use this Salt-Free Everything Bagel Seasoning from Amazon.

For this recipe, do not use traditional storebought Everything Bagel Seasoning as it contains salt. If you do, these peppers will be too salty.

If you don’t have salt-free seasoning, make your own by following the instructions below.

Homemade salt-free Everything Bagel Seasoning

To make Everything Bagel Seasoning that is salt-free for both the filling and for the dip, mix together:

  • 1 tbsp + 2 tsp plain sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp + 2 tsp black sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp dried minced onion
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp dried minced garlic
  • 2 tsp poppy seeds

How many net carbs per serving?

These mini pepper contain 1.3 grams of net carbs per serving. The serving size is 1 bacon-wrapped pepper and the recipe, as written, yields 10 bacon-wrapped peppers. Net carbs are calculated by taking total carbs, subtracting fiber, and subtracting sugar alcohols.

The full nutrition information for this recipe, including the calorie content, total carbs, protein, and fat per serving, can be found in the nutrition label located below the recipe instructions.

What diets is this recipe compliant with?

  • Keto
  • Low-Carb
  • Gluten-Free
  • Grain-Free
  • Nut-Free
  • Coconut-Free
  • Egg-Free
  • Refined Sugar-Free

How should these be stored after preparing?

Refrigerator Storage: While these peppers are best when eaten fresh, you can store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days and then reheat in the oven or in the microwave.

How to make these Everything Bagel bacon mini peppers

Peppers: Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Lay bacon slices on prepared baking sheet and bake for 7 minutes.

Meanwhile, cut peppers in half lengthwise, de-seed, and devein.

Mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and seasoning.

everything-bagel mixture in a mixing bowl

Using a small spoon, fill peppers with filling. If you have extra filling, set it aside.

half-cut pepper filled in everything-bagel mixture resting on a chopping board atop a marble kitchen counter.

Remove bacon from oven. Don’t turn oven off. Transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate and allow it to cool slightly.

bacon strips fresh out of the oven resting on a parchment paper lined plate atop a marble kitchen table.

Then wrap peppers in bacon and securing with a toothpick. Make sure the toothpick is inserted horizontally then set each filling side-up (to ensure the filling remains inside of the pepper while baking) atop same baking sheet used to cook bacon.

peppers wrapped in bacon secured by a toothpick on a parchment paper lined baking tray.

Transfer baking sheet back to preheated oven at 425 degrees, then bake until bacon is crispy, which may take anywhere from 18-25 minutes, depending on thickness of bacon slices.

bacon-wrapped pepper popper out of the oven resting on a baking sheet.

Everything Bagel Dip: While peppers bake, prepare dip by stirring together all ingredients in a mixing bowl. If you have extra filling, mix it in with the dip. Transfer dip to refrigerator to chill while peppers finish baking.

If you have extra filling leftover (typically because your peppers were on the smaller side), save it and mix it in with the Everything Bagel Dip you prepare. Just be sure that none of the uncooked bacon mixed with it.

everything-bagel dip in a mixing bowl.

Final Steps: Remove peppers from oven, remove toothpicks, and serve with dipping sauce.

a plate of bacon-wrapped pepper poppers.

Looking for more keto recipes?

If you enjoyed these Bacon-Wrapped Mini Pepper, try one of these other low-carb appetizer options:

  • Keto Pickle Poppers
  • Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders
  • Chicken Bacon Ranch Poppers
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Bacon-Wrapped Mini Peppers


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  • Author: Sara Nelson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 10 mini peppers 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Try these Bacon-Wrapped Mini Peppers the next time you are looking for a quick snack or appetizer! This pepper recipe is keto-friendly, low-carb, nut-free, egg-free, coconut-free, gluten-free, and grain-free. Prepped and baked in under an hour, they are the perfect blend of savory, creamy, and crunchy, and bursting with delicious flavor.


Ingredients

Peppers:

  • 10 long, thin-cut bacon slices
  • 5 large mini sweet peppers
  • 2.5 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (28g) finely shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp + 2 tsp (~27g) Salt-Free Everything Bagel Seasoning, (do not use traditional storebought Everything Bagel seasoning; see Notes section below for homemade salt-free version)

Everything Bagel Dip:

  • 1/4 cup (60g) cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp (90g) sour cream
  • 1 tbsp (15mL) heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp (~30g) Salt-Free Everything Bagel Seasoning

Instructions

  1. Peppers: Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Lay bacon slices on prepared baking sheet and bake for 7 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, cut peppers in half lengthwise, de-seed, and de-vein.
  4. Mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and seasoning. Using a small spoon, fill peppers with filling. If you have extra filling, set it aside.
  5. Remove bacon from oven. Don’t turn oven off. Transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate and allow it to cool slightly before wrapping peppers in bacon and securing with a toothpick. Make sure the toothpick is inserted horizontally then set each filling side-up (to ensure the filling remains inside of the pepper while baking) atop same baking sheet used to cook bacon.
  6. Transfer baking sheet back to preheated oven at 425 degrees, then bake until bacon is crispy, which may take anywhere from 18-25 minutes, depending on thickness of bacon slices.
  7. Everything Bagel Dip: While peppers bake, prepare dip by stirring together all ingredients in a mixing bowl. If you have extra filling, mix it in with the dip (see note below). Transfer dip to refrigerator to chill while peppers finish baking.
  8. Final Steps: Remove peppers from oven, remove toothpicks, and serve with dipping sauce.

Recipe Notes:

Bacon Substitution: Turkey bacon would be the most logical substitution, or you could try pancetta. Note that either of these options may be thinner than pork bacon, so you may need to use more than 1 slice.

Cream Cheese Substitution: You can use vegan cream cheese or, if you consume nuts, almond cream cheese at a 1:1 ratio.

Cheddar Cheese Substitution: Use any finely shredded cheese you have on hand. Shredded Colby or Colby-Jack would be my suggestions.

Salt-Free Everything Bagel Seasoning Substitution: I buy mine from Amazon. If you don’t want to purchase it online, you can make your own salt-free seasoning at home. Note that you need to use Salt-Free Everything Bagel Seasoning, otherwise the peppers will be entirely too salty. If you do not want to order that or would prefer to make your own seasoning at home, follow the instructions to make your own.

Homemade Salt-Free Everything Bagel Seasoning: To make everything bagel seasoning for both the filling and for the dip (storebought is easier, but if you have to make it at home): 1 tbsp + 2 tsp plain sesame seeds, 1 tbsp + 2 tsp black sesame seeds, 1 tbsp + 1 tsp dried minced onion, 1 tbsp + 1 tsp dried minced garlic, 2 tsp poppy seeds

Mayonnaise Substitution: Full-fat Greek yogurt can be substituted for mayonnaise at a 1:1 ratio. Note that this will change the resulting nutritional content, including the net carb content.

Sour Cream Substitution: Full-fat Greek yogurt can be substituted for sour cream at a 1:1 ratio. This substitution will change the resulting nutritional content, including the net carb content.

Heavy Cream Substitution: Use 1 tablespoon of melted butter in place of heavy cream.

If You Have Extra Filling: This is typically because your peppers were on the smaller side). Save it and mix it in with the Everything Bagel Dip you prepare. Just be sure that none of the uncooked bacon is mixed with it.

Net Carbs: These mini pepper contain 1.3 grams of net carbs per serving. The serving size is 1 bacon-wrapped pepper, which is what each recipe, as written, yields 10 bacon-wrapped peppers. Net carbs are calculated by taking total carbs, subtracting fiber, and subtracting sugar alcohols.

Refrigerator Storage: While these peppers are best when eaten fresh, you can store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days and then reheat.

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  1. Ryan says

    November 20, 2021 at 10:19 am

    These are the perfect game day snack (or meal, if you feel like polishing off an entire cookie sheet of them). All of the best flavors wrapped in bacon? Yes, please.

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