Buffalo Mac Stuffed Peppers
A flavor-packed dish that combines the comfort of mac and cheese with the boldness of Buffalo sauce, all stuffed into crunchy bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Mac and Cheese (homemade or store-bought)
- Bell Peppers (red, yellow, green, or orange)
- Buffalo Sauce
- Cheese (optional; cheddar or mozzarella)
- Green Onions
- Breadcrumbs (panko or gluten-free)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prep the bell peppers by slicing them in half and removing the seeds and ribs.
- Prepare the mac and cheese according to package instructions or your own recipe.
- Stuff each pepper half with the Buffalo mac and cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle cheese and breadcrumbs on top of each stuffed pepper.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the tops are golden-brown.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
You can make these ahead of time and store in the fridge or freeze before baking. For a lighter version, try using cauliflower instead of pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, mac and cheese, buffalo sauce, vegetarian recipe