7 Recipes that Make Banana Pepper the Star Ingredient

Similar to jalapeño poppers with a little less spice, these stuffed peppers meld together the deliciously savory blend of meat, cheese and pepper. They make a fantastic appetizer for larger parties or a hearty main for a regular weeknight dinner.

These pickled peppers are the ultimate pantry staple and so versatile, whether you're adding them to a pizza or a salad. Make them as mild or as tangy as your heart desires — this recipe can be made several ways.

Banana pepper rings are essentially onion rings’ tangier cousin. Easy to make, savory and offering the perfect amount of crunch — you’ll want to make these for your next at-home movie night.

This recipe is a go-to for when you want a dinner that is more snack or appetizer-adjacent. Melting together creamy cheese, the tangy crunch of banana pepper, salty bacon bits, sharp onion and an assortment of other toppings, this loaded flat bread screams game day dinner and should, of course, be paired with ranch.

You’ve heard of grinder sandwiches; now there are grinder salads. Add as many banana peppers as you like — the tang and crunch round out all the other flavors in the salad.

Yes, it’s true, banana peppers really aren’t all that spicy on their own, but with the addition of Seranno peppers (and any others you fancy) you can make a unique hot sauce that goes well on sandwiches, hot dogs and your morning eggs.

Combining tender chicken with tangy banana peppers in a cream sauce, this recipe packs a complex, savory and most importantly, indulgent bite. This high-protein dish goes well over pasta and is quick to throw together on any weeknight.