by Jen
on October 26, 2020
I’m kicking off Halloween week with a recipe for Macaroni and Cheese Stuffed Peppers that offers a very festive twist!
While carving your peppers like Jack O’ Lanterns is optional, trying this recipe shouldn’t be! In the past I’ve always thought rice or grain mixture when stuffing peppers but I am here to tell you that homemade macaroni and cheese is an excellent and delicious alternative and I’m glad I gave it a try!
Here’s the ingredients lineup. The homemade mac and cheese couldn’t be simpler. It’s made in one pot with just seven ingredients. It was so easy, creamy, cheesy and tasty that it made me never want to use boxed macaroni and cheese again.
You start by whipping up a cheese sauce that is butter, flour, milk, cheese and greek yogurt whisked together with a little bit of garlic (or garlic powder) and salt.
Stir in your cooked pasta and you’re done! You can totally use traditional macaroni pasta here, I just like to use different shapes and whatever I have on hand.
If you’re going with Jack O’ Lanterns, the next step is to “carve” your peppers. I’d like to share that I am not crafty (at all) and was pretty proud of how cute these turned out. If you’re not carving the peppers, just cut the tops off and scoop out the seeds.
Next up is a topping of panko mixed with salt and melted butter. I love a crunchy topping on macaroni and cheese and thought the panko would add a nice texture contrast with the pasta and peppers. I propped the pepper tops off to the side while baking so that the panko would get crispy and browned.
After about 30 minutes in the oven, you have the cutest (and most delicious!) stuffed peppers. This recipe is kid and adult friendly. 🙂
Here it is!
MACARONI AND CHEESE STUFFED PEPPERS
QUESTIONS
Do you enjoy making festive foods for holidays? Any Halloween favorites to share?
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