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Mac and cheese stuffed pepper

Mac and Cheese Stuffed Peppers

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large bell peppers halved and seeded
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F; lightly grease a 9x13-inch dish.
  2. Cook macaroni according to package just shy of al dente, about 6 minutes; drain and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium; whisk in flour and cook 1 minute until golden and bubbly.
  4. Gradually whisk in milk; cook about 5 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly.
  5. Remove from heat; stir in cheddar, Gruyere, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  6. Fold in macaroni until combined.
  7. Arrange pepper halves in dish; fill generously with macaroni mixture.
  8. Sprinkle each with panko.
  9. Cover with foil; bake 25 minutes. Uncover; bake another 10 minutes until peppers are tender and tops golden brown.