Description
Transform your mealtime with these vibrant stuffed peppers filled with creamy macaroni, hearty chili, and melted cheese—a comforting delight perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Bell Peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 Cup Cooked Macaroni
- 2 Cups Chili
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheese
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- Chopped Green Onions for Garnish (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- Combine the cooked macaroni, chili, half of the cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the chili mac mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired before serving.
Notes
Prepare the filling a day in advance for easier serving. Each pepper can be customized with different fillings or toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg