Roasted Peppers Stuffed with Feta and Gruyere Cheese – Easy Greek Appetizer

These roasted peppers stuffed with feta and Gruyere cheese make the perfect Greek appetizer or meze. Featuring sweet bell peppers and a creamy, savory cheese filling, they’re a flavorful addition to any summer spread. Ideal for entertaining or as a side dish, this easy stuffed pepper recipe is packed with Mediterranean flavors and ready in under 30 minutes.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 large bell peppers, seeded and tops cut off
• 4-6 mini peppers, seeded and tops cut off
• 8 ounces (228 grams) feta cheese (Dodonis brand cheese is excellent if you can find it)
• 2 tablespoons plain, whole milk yogurt
• 1 scallion, finely sliced
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 6 oz shredded Gruyere cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped mint
• toothpicks to seal the peppers

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 475°F (246°C).
2. 2Rinse and dry all peppers thoroughly. Remove the...: Rinse and dry all peppers thoroughly. Remove the seeds and set the tops aside.
3. 3In a mixing bowl, mash the feta cheese...: In a mixing bowl, mash the feta cheese using a fork.
4. 4Add the yogurt and shredded Gruyere to the...: Add the yogurt and shredded Gruyere to the bowl and stir until the mixture is creamy.
5. 5Stir in the sliced scallion, chopped mint, and...: Stir in the sliced scallion, chopped mint, and a generous pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Mix well.
6. 6Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture into each...: Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture into each pepper, filling about three-quarters of the way up to prevent overflow.
7. 7If desired, secure each pepper top with a...: If desired, secure each pepper top with a toothpick.
8. 8Arrange the stuffed peppers on a baking tray...: Arrange the stuffed peppers on a baking tray and brush them all over with olive oil. Lightly sprinkle the outside with salt.
9. 9Bake mini peppers for about 15 minutes, or...: Bake mini peppers for about 15 minutes, or until soft and slightly charred. Bake large bell peppers for 25–30 minutes.
10. 10Let the peppers cool slightly. Scoop any cheese...: Let the peppers cool slightly. Scoop any cheese that oozed out back into the peppers.
11. 11Serve warm or at room temperature as a...: Serve warm or at room temperature as a meze or side dish.