Rainbow Peppers with
Melted Cheese
By Kids
Cooking Activities
A bright,
colorful side dish or appetizer made with sweet bell peppers
and melty cheese. These rainbow pepper strips are quick to
broil and perfect for teaching kids about color, vegetables,
and simple oven cooking.
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Broiler
- Skill Level:
Beginner
Prep: 10 minutes | Cook:
5 minutes | Yield: 36
appetizer strips
Ingredients
- ½ large green bell pepper
- ½ large red bell pepper
- ½ large yellow bell pepper
- ½ large orange bell pepper
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese,
shredded
- 2 tablespoons ripe olives,
chopped
- (Optional) Red pepper flakes,
to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler while
preparing the peppers.
- Cut each pepper half into
9 strips, making about 36 strips total.
- Place pepper strips
skin-side down on an ungreased rimmed baking sheet.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese
evenly over all pepper strips.
- Top with chopped olives
and a light sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Broil about 6 inches from
the heat for 5 minutes, or until peppers are crisp-tender
and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and
serve warm.
Kid-Friendly Tips
- Kids can help sort peppers by color and sprinkle cheese
- Use this recipe to teach the colors of the rainbow
- Adults should handle the broiler and hot baking sheet
Easy Variations
- Swap Monterey Jack for mozzarella or cheddar
- Skip olives and add diced tomatoes after baking
- Serve with marinara or ranch dip on the side
Notes
Watch closely while broiling- peppers
can brown quickly. These are best served immediately while
the cheese is warm and stretchy.