4.0 from 3 votes
Three Cheese Macaroni Stuffed Peppers
The old classic macaroni gets a makeover in this three-cheese version!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 956 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dry elbow macaroni (NOT instant mac n' cheese)
- 1 ¼ cups gruyere cheese shredded
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup White Cheddar Cheese shredded, + ½ cup, divided
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half & half, or other milk)
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 4 bell peppers (your color of choice)
- chopped parlsey, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400. Cook macaroni noodles according to package instructions, then drain.
- Add macaroni, cheeses (except for 1/2 cup white cheddar), heavy cream (or other milk) and stir over medium heat until cheeses are melted. Stir in salt and pepper.
- Chop the tops of the peppers off and scoop out the seeds. Fill pepper with cheesy macaroni. Top with remaining shredded white cheddar cheese. Bake for about 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired, serve warm.
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Notes
- Make it spicy by adding chopped pickled jalapenos or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Add protein by adding browned ground Italian sausage.
Nutrition Information
Calories
956kcal
(48%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
56g
(86%)
Saturated Fat
34g
(170%)
Cholesterol
186mg
(62%)
Sodium
1103mg
(46%)
Potassium
578mg
(17%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
5559IU
(111%)
Vitamin C
152mg
(169%)
Calcium
891mg
(89%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 956
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 956kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 34g | 170% |
| Cholesterol | 186mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 1103mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 578mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 5559IU | 111% |
| Vitamin C | 152mg | 169% |
| Calcium | 891mg | 89% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.