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Creamy Cottage Cheese Stuffed Peppers with Cheddar recipe
Sweet peppers are filled with a creamy savoury cottage cheese mixture, then baked until tender with a bubbling cheddar topping. A splash of hot chilli sauce adds a gentle kick that keeps every bite lively.
35 min · Easy · British Jump to method
Ingredients
- 4 Sweet Peppers
- 250g Cottage Cheese
- 2 Eggs
- 80g Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tbsp Hot Chilli Sauce
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Cooking Spray
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 345 kcal |
| Protein | 27 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 11 g |
| Fibre | 4.5 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Sodium | 1150 mg |
Why this works
A protein-rich, moderately energy-dense dish with useful micronutrients, but relatively high in saturated fat and sodium from the cheese and added salt.
High-quality protein. Cottage cheese, eggs and cheddar provide a substantial amount of complete protein, supporting muscle maintenance and satiety.
Vitamin C and carotenoids. Sweet peppers contribute vitamin C and antioxidant carotenoids, which support immune function and help with iron absorption.
Calcium and sodium balance. Cheddar and cottage cheese add calcium, but the added salt and cheese make the dish relatively high in sodium.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (Fan 180°C, 392°F, Gas Mark 6). Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Halve the sweet peppers lengthways and remove the seeds and white membranes. Arrange them cut-side up in the dish.
- In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, eggs, grated cheddar cheese, hot chilli sauce, salt and black pepper until well combined.
- Spoon the cottage cheese mixture evenly into the pepper halves, mounding it slightly on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the filling is set and lightly golden.
- Serve hot straight from the oven, with a little extra black pepper if you like.
Prefer the classic version? Stuffed Peppers with Herby Rice
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