Mac and Cheese Stuffed Peppers: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Delight
Indulge in these delicious Mac and Cheese Stuffed Peppers filled with creamy cheese and savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy; chop.
- In a large bowl, combine macaroni, bacon, cheese, milk, and seasonings.
- Stuff each pepper with the macaroni mixture.
- Place peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some diced jalapeños to the filling.
- Top with more cheese before baking for a cheesier dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Mac and Cheese Stuffed Peppers, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food
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