When it comes to recipes, there’s three things I love: food that is easy, food that is cheesy, and food that is breakfast. That last one doesn’t even have to rhyme because it’s my favorite. Let me tell you a not so secret- secret. I hate doing dishes. So if I can get through a meal with only a couple things to clean, I am sold. My creation of a Cheesy Bell Pepper Omelet Cup requires only a cutting board and a bowl to mix some simple ingredients. You’re going to love this easy recipe for omelet stuffed bell pepper perfect for weekend breakfast and brunch parties. Another name for them is bell pepper egg cups- by any name, delicious!
This recipe was first shared on here on March 29, 2014. I have made a few updates and republished it for my new readers to enjoy. The most tricky thing about this recipe is deciding what to call it. The name that the recipe should go by is rather perplexing because it is not a standard menu item. It is a unique and delicious breakfast dish that could be called by several names. This dish may commonly called a stuffed bell pepper, but when it’s specifically filled with an egg, cheese, and cream mixture and then baked, a more precise name could be:
- Egg and Cheese Stuffed Bell Pepper
- Baked Egg in Pepper Cups
- Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg Cups
- Mini Crustless Quiche In A Pepper
- Baked Egg Peppers
- Egg-Stuffed Roasted Peppers
- Bell Pepper Quiche Cups
Who knew it could be so hard to attach an accurate name to a recipe? Which name do you think best describes this breakfast / brunch recipe?
Cheesy Bell Pepper Omelet Cup Recipe
The wonderful thing about this recipe as the “omelet” part suggests, is that it is totally customizable, you can throw in any ingredient that you would normally put in your skillet omelet (depending of course on your dish washing resolve for that day). I chose to make a Southwestern style cup with a bit of spice and minimal ingredients, the most important, of course, being cheeses. This dish uses a spicy cream cheese that makes the egg filling extra creamy and delicious, topped off with more shredded cheese goodness.
This cheesy bell pepper omelet cup is a fun twist to a classic breakfast staple. The baked bell peppers serve as omelet cups. They are so simple, but the result is a beautifully packaged and perfectly portioned dish. A traditional egg cup or omelet cup might be baked in muffin cups. However this bell pepper egg cup is more appealing and a more perfect portion size too, in my opinion! It is sort of like a mini frittata in a pepper bowl.
Cheesy Bell Pepper Egg Cup Ingredients:
- 1 full bell pepper per person (can be red bell pepper or yellow peppers if you enjoy sweeter peppers or a green bell peppers if you enjoy more savory)
- ½ cup Southwestern Egg Beaters (mostly egg whites) or 2 large eggs, beaten together
- 1 tbsp. jalapeno cream cheese
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ tbsp. butter, melted
- 1 tbsp. of milk or cream
- Season to taste ( I used salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper)
How To Make Bell Pepper Egg Cups:
Heat oven to 375° F. Rinse and dry your bell pepper. Carefully on a cutting board, slice the top end off about ½ inch or so thick (like you’re making the pepper a lid). Cut out the core and wash out any remaining seeds. Next, lightly spray the pepper with cooking spray oil. You will need to roast pepper (lid included) by itself for about 5-10 minutes. This draws out a lot of the extra moisture in the pepper that doesn’t need to cook into your egg mixture. It helps to put the pepper “bottom up” on a baking sheet or pan so that moisture doesn’t pool inside.
While the pepper is roasting, in a small bowl combine the eggs, cream cheese, shredded cheese, seasoning, and butter. Mix until mostly smooth.
When pepper is done, clean off any extra liquid. Place the bell upright on cooking sheet and pour egg mixture in the open cavity. There should be a little extra space left at the top because the eggs will rise a bit. Cook for about 30-45 minutes or until the eggs look fully cooked, you can check the center with a toothpick (remember egg substitute always looks a little glossier than regular eggs).
Once fully cooked, top with extra cheese and red pepper flakes, bake until melted. Finish off the look with the fancy little pepper “hat.” Enjoy!
Omelet Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe Card
Delicious Cheesy Bell Pepper Omelet Cup
Notes
May substitute 8 large beaten eggs for Egg Beaters- will change the nutritional values.
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers
- 2 cups Southwestern Egg Beaters
- 4 tbsp. jalapeno cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp. butter, melted
- 4 tbsp. milk
- pinch pepper
- pinch salt
- pinch ground red pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375° F.
- Slice the tops off the peppers to make a lid. Cut out the cores and wash out any remaining seeds.
- Lightly spray the peppers with cooking oil, and roast peppers and pepper lids (cut sides down) on a cookie sheet for 10 minutes.
- While the pepper is roasting, in a small bowl combine the eggs, cream cheese, shredded cheese, seasoning, and butter. Mix until mostly smooth.
- Remove peppers from oven and pour off any extra liquid.
- Place the bell peppers upright on cooking sheet and pour egg mixture in the open cavities. There should be a little extra space left at the top because the eggs will rise a bit.
- Cook for about 30 minutes or until the eggs are fully cooked.
- Optional: Once fully cooked, top with extra cheese and red pepper flakes, bake until melted.
- Finish off the look with the fancy little pepper “hat.”
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Delicious Cheesy Bell Pepper Omelet Cup
Serves: 4
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Amount Per Serving: 1 pepper
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| Calories | 409.63 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 29.8 g | 44.6% | |
| Saturated Fat 14.2 g | 70% | |
| Trans Fat 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol 505.88 mg | 168.3% | |
| Sodium 418.99 mg | 17.4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 9.76 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.51 g | 8% | |
| Sugars 6.75 g | ||
| Protein 24.6 g | ||
| Vitamin A 59.99 % | Vitamin C 168.92 % | |
| Calcium 29.92 % | Iron 15.26 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Conclusion
I hope you enjoy this perfect breakfast. These sweet peppers stuffed with a creamy egg and cheese mixture are a delightful addition to your favorite breakfast recipes. Baked at the perfect oven temperature, they come out tender and flavorful every time. Whether you’re serving them for a weekend brunch or a quick weekday start, they make a satisfying, well-balanced meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious.
Whether you call it an omelet bell pepper cup or a omelet stuffed bell pepper, you are sure to enjoy this dish. What bell pepper omelet cup creations can you come up with? Share with us on social media and let us know @familyfocusblog!
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Meghan says
The combination of sweet peppers with the rich, creamy egg and cheese filling creates an irresistible flavor that’s both comforting and satisfying. Each bite is perfectly balanced—savory, slightly sweet, and delightfully creamy—making this a dish that tastes just as amazing as it looks. Plus, it was easy to make!
Tanya Schaaf says
This egg cup recipe looks like a great idea for our early football game tailgate parties!!! 🙂 Yummy!!
Tammy S says
Oh my gosh! What an amazing baked egg and bell pepper cup recipe!! I am putting these on our menu for next week. Breakfast for dinner. Yum!
Namaste Kharel says
The sweet peppers combined with the creamy egg and cheese filling make this dish absolutely mouthwatering! It’s the perfect blend of savory and slightly sweet flavors, and the texture is so satisfying. Plus, it’s so easy to whip up – a total win!
Versionit says
I love how simple and delicious this is — totally my kind of breakfast too (cheesy + easy = perfection)! As for the name, “Cheesy Bell Pepper Omelet Cups” really does it for me — it’s fun, descriptive, and makes me want to try it immediately. But “Mini Crustless Quiche in a Pepper” also sounds fancy enough to impress at brunch
Thanks for updating and resharing this one — it’s definitely going on my weekend recipe list. Less cleanup, more yum? Count me in!
Bella says
These are so tasty and perfect for meal prep! Love how simple and cheesy they are— just 6 ingredients! A great breakfast to serve families.
sowmya says
The combo of sweet peppers with the rich, creamy egg and cheese filling is simply irresistible! It’s the perfect balance of savory and sweet, with a texture that’s super satisfying. And the best part? It’s incredibly easy to make – definitely a go-to recipe win!
Accent says
These Cheesy Bell Pepper Omelet Cups are a breakfast dream—easy, delicious, and cleanup-friendly! Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weekend brunch.
shruti says
Love this, Lindsey! Easy, cheesy, and breakfast-y — basically all my favorite things too! Can’t wait to try these egg cups for my next brunch. Also, I vote for “Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg Cups” — sounds tasty and fun!