Red pepper taquitos are stuffed with a cream cheese mixture and topped with cheese in this delicious vegetarian and keto appetizer dish. To make it vegan, all you need to do is use non-dairy cheese. These spicy red peppers are easy to make and the perfect gluten-free starter for your next dinner party, book club, or family get-together.

You have got to try this super easy, extra cheesy, Keto Appetizer recipe for Red Pepper Taquitos! If you're craving for something spicy that doesn't overly burn your mouth.. This keto taquito cheese wrap is the perfect solution!
This easy keto appetizer is so good and has got the perfect amount of spice! The red peppers are stuffed with cream cheese, herbs, and spices such as chili and garlic, which gives them a pleasantly sharp taste and appetizing flavor.
This cheese wrap recipe is a nice little twist from the classic jalapeño poppers and makes for excellent appetizers at parties and family gatherings. They are a crowd pleaser and they tend to run out fast!
You can also put these keto taquitos on a bed of lettuce if you are looking for a more filling meal or want some more freshness in your mouth. The lettuce balances out the cheesiness and adds some nice crisp textures to the dish.
Total Time
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
- Total: 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 medium red peppers
- 300g / 10 oz cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup spring green onions chopped
- handful of dill, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ cup grated cheddar
- 12 large cheddar cheese slices to wrap
For the dressing
- sour cream to drizzle
- 1 small head of lettuce
- 1 tomato
- handful of cilantro
- spring onion to garnish
How to make keto taquitos
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Wash and half the peppers. Remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, prepare the filling and mix the cream cheese, onions, dill, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper together.
- Stuff the pepper halves with cream cheese mixture and top with grated cheese.
- Place stuffed peppers on tray with parchment paper and bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 3-4 minutes.
- Wrap the peppers into large cheese slices and place in the oven for 10 more minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool for 2 mins.
- Slice some lettuce and place it on a large plate. Arrange your peppers on top and garnish with diced tomatoes, green onion, cilantro, and drizzle some sour cream! Enjoy!
Tips For Success
- To make it vegan, replace the regular cream cheese with the non-dairy version. You can buy it in the dairy section of your local grocery store or specialty stores like Whole Foods or Trader Joe's. Use non-dairy cheese for the topping as well.
- You can also use the air fryer to make these taquitos instead of the oven. Just set the temperature to 400 degrees and when it's ready, place them in the basket or on the rack and cook until they're roasted and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Storage
- Once the red pepper taquitos have cooled, place them in an airtight container and in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, put them in the microwave and heat in 30-second increments until they're warm all the way through.
Equipment
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Cutting board
FAQs
What cheeses can you eat on keto?
You can eat from a large list of cheeses on the keto diet as most are low in carbs and high in fat. The list of keto cheeses include:
- blue cheese
- brie
- cheddar
- colby jack
- cream cheese
- feta
- gruyere
- havarti
- mascarpone
- mozzerella
- muenster
- parmesan
- pepper jack
- provolone
- swiss
Which cheese is best for keto?
Any that are low carb and high fat! Some of my favorites are cream cheese, mozzarella, and pepper jack.
Can you eat too much cheese on keto?
Yes! As with anything you eat, you should be sensible. Too much cheese can cause an overconsumption of calories and also make you constipated.
What kinds of peppers can I use for these taquitos?
You can use almost any type of pepper for this dish. Try bell peppers, shishitos, poblanos, anaheims, jalapenos, fresnos, or yellow chiles.
Are taquitos vegan?
These taquitos are not but they can be made vegan by using non-dairy cheese and cream cheese. If you buy them from a restaurant or store, be sure to ask or read the label to make sure.
How long does it take for peppers to get soft?
It only takes a few minutes in the oven, air fryer, or microwave for peppers to soften. Cook these stuffed peppers for about 10 minutes to cook them all the way through.
Cheesy Red Pepper Keto Taquitos
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 6 medium red peppers or jalapeno peppers
- 10 oz cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- 1 handful of dill, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ cup grated cheddar
- 12 large cheese slices to wrap
Extras:
- 1 small of lettuce
- 1 tomato
- 1 handful of cilantro
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 tablespoon green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Wash and half the peppers. Remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, prepare the filling and mix the cream cheese, onions, dill, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper together.
- Stuff the pepper halves with cream cheese mixture and top with grated cheese.
- Place stuffed peppers on tray with parchment paper and bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 3-4 minutes.
- Wrap the peppers into large cheese slices and place in the oven for 10 more minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool for 2 mins.
- Slice some lettuce and place it on a large plate. Arrange your peppers on top and garnish with diced tomatoes, green onion, cilantro, and drizzle some sour cream! Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
* This nutrition card is calculated by a third party app and is only an estimate. The numbers will vary based on the specific ingredient amounts and brands you use in making this recipe.
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Jax
I love these taquitos! They are so easy to make and so delicious! They make the perfect lunch!
Chrissasynature
These taquitos were so delicious! I could eat these every day! Thank you for this incredible recipe!
Holly
Keto or not - these taquitos are amazing! I used vegan cheese and cream cheese - delicious!
Natalia
I tried this for dinner tonight. It is truly wonderful, nothing is overpowering and not heavy on the stomach. Thank you so much for sharing.
Michael
These taquitos make the perfect lunch! So easy and quick to make and delicious!
Jeanne @ Cooksister
Oh I love these - not only because they look divine but also... who can resist talking about keto taquitos?!?! 🤣 Definitely bookmarked!!
Rachna
The recipe looks so delicious. I will be trying it out with jalapeno peppers for extra heat. All that cheese is making my mouth water.
Jac
Oh these were so tasty at our family BBQ yesterday. Everyone was so impressed! I've never had cream cheese filled jalapenos before and will be making them again. Subbed out the cream cheese for a vegan alternative and worked amazing. 🙂
Dannii
These look cheesy and delicious. Total comfort food.
Seema
I actually was so happy to see that you have noted on what is too much cheese on keto as this is not something I do find. The recipe looks incredible.
Sharon
These red pepper taquitos are so very easy and amazingly delicious! I love that they are low carb.
Jacque Hastert
This snack looks amazing and has just the right amount of spice to want to keep everyone coming back for more.
maryanne
I was craving a cheesy dish last night so I made these taquitos and they did not disappoint! So incredibly rich and creamy - and satisfying!
patty at spoonabilities
So yummy! What a terrific and delicious appetizer. I could eat these all the time!
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady
Omg these are crazy and I bet so freakin good!! I love the idea of wrapping the peppers in cheese!
mihaela
Yum! I am making these with pointed peppers! It sounds delish!!
Kari
These cheesy taquitos look so delicious! My husband wants to try doing keto so I am saving this recipe for sure!
Karen | Online Blog & Business Help
Oh yum! I'm always looking for vegetarian dishes like this. And cheese and red peppers are my favourite!
Kayla DiMaggio
Oh my goodness these look amazing! Thank you for sharing!
Headphonesthoughts
I love cheese. This recipe is definitely something I would try out.
Julia
These look amazing. They made my mouth water just looking at them. A lovely, quick meal that's perfect for the warmer weather. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Claudia
It looks amazing! Great pics! And thanks for sharing the recipe!!
Leslie
Your pictures alone make this recipe look mouth-watering. I love anything wrapped in cheese! I'll have to put this on the meal plan and give it a try.
Cass Trzeb
Um, yes please. These are going on my must try list. It's so hard to find vegetarian keto recipes, thanks for sharing.