Bacon Ranch Baby Pepper Poppers

Okay! I am FINALLY getting around to posting recipes from last weekend's trip to Buck Island. I made several different little appetizers, but the one that was totally my own creation was this one. I'll post links to the other yummy snacks I made as well, though.
I went back and forth ALL DAY the day before our sail trying to decide what to stuff these peppers with, and ultimately I decided that since it was going to be a hot day in the sun that it would be great to have something cool to snack on. I think that a spicy southwest cold popper would also be great as a variation on this recipe. So, swap the ranch packet for taco seasoning, garnish with black olive, etc. Anyway, you can most definitely make this recipe your own :)

What You Need

1 lb package of baby sweet peppers, halved lengthwise & w/seeds & ribs removed
1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup bacon bits (I used fakin' --Bacos)
1 packet ranch dressing mix

What You Do

Mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, ranch packet, and bacon bits. Put the mixture into a ziplock bag. Cut the tip off of one corner, and pipe into the peppers. Chill for one hour or more before serving. And, done!

*I did use a Wilton piping tip (2A) for mine
*I had leftover "stuffing," which makes a great veggie dip ~or~ you could stuff celery as well

Final note is that I also made smoked salmon and dill cream cheese dip as well as Double Peanut Butter Paisley Brownies