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Smoked Mac N Cheese Stuffed Peppers

These delicious stuffed peppers are loaded with beef and Mac N Cheese then cooked to perfection in the smoker!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, BBQ
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Smoker or Grill

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Large bell peppers or about 6 smaller
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 jalapeno chopped
  • beef BBQ rub to taste
  • 1 box Cheetos Zesty Jalapeno Mac N Cheese or regular (made according to box)
  • milk & Butter for mac n cheese
  • shredded cheese

Instructions
 

  • Wash and cut the bell peppers in half removing the tops and seeds. Season with a little of the Beef BBQ Rub.
  • In a medium sauté pan cook the ground beef with jalapeno and a little BBQ rub. Drain any grease.
  • In a separate pot boil the noodles according to package.
  • Then combine noodles with ground beef and add the milk, butter, and cheese packet and mix it all up.
  • Spoon the mixture into each half of the peppers and place on a foil lined baking pan. Sprinkle with some grated cheese.
  • Place in pre heated smoker and smoke at 225 degrees for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Add extra shredded cheese on top and let cook for another 5 minutes.

Notes

To bake in the oven, follow all steps except bake in the oven at 350 degreed for about 35-45 minutes until peppers are softened. 
Keyword ground beef, Mac and Cheese, smoked foods, smoker recipes, stuffed peppers, traeger