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Stuffed Mini Pepper Jack-o’-Lanterns Charcuterie Board

These festive Jack-o’-Lantern mini peppers are carved and stuffed with a creamy, cheesy filling, making them a colorful and fun centerpiece for your Halloween charcuterie board. Easy to customize and a hit with both kids and adults!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Serving Size 8 People

Equipment

  • 1 large wooden cutting board (16 x 12 inches)
  • 1 small, sharp paring knife
  • 1 small spoon
  • 1 small mixing bowl (2-cup capacity)
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 measuring cup (1 cup size)
  • 1 tablespoon
  • 1 teaspoon
  • 2–3 small serving bowls
  • 1 cheese knife or butter knife
  • Paper towels (as needed)

Ingredients

For the Stuffed Mini Peppers:

  • 12 mini bell peppers orange and yellow
  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp chives finely chopped
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

For the Charcuterie Board:

  • 10 slices sliced salami
  • 1 cup crackers any kind
  • ½ cup seedless red grapes
  • ½ cup sliced cucumbers
  • ½ cup pretzel sticks

Instructions

  • Wash and dry the mini bell peppers. Slice off the tops and scoop out the seeds using a small spoon.
  • Carve jack-o’-lantern faces into each pepper using a small, sharp paring knife.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar, chives, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
  • Use a spoon or piping bag to fill each pepper with the cheese mixture. Press the tops back on as lids.
  • Place the stuffed peppers upright on the charcuterie board.
  • Arrange the salami slices, crackers, grapes, cucumber slices, and pretzel sticks around the peppers.
  • Optional: Add festive toothpicks, extra veggies, or herbs for garnish.
  • Serve immediately, or chill for up to 2 hours before serving.