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November 23, 2016

Macaroni and Cheese Snacks with Bell Peppers

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Our macaroni and cheese snacks with bell peppers make for a crisp and healthy snack everyone will enjoy any time of the day! Healthy Snack Recipes | Snack Recipes for Kids | Party Recipes | Macaroni and Cheese Ideas | Vegetable Side Dishes #healthy #recipe via @amybarseghian

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I am always looking for new snack ideas for our kids to help them refuel between school and swim club.  They train four to five days a week and have very limited time after school so the snacks I make for them need to give them protein and nutrients to keep them going until they get home for dinner. While they love macaroni and cheese, as any child does, I try and mix it with other foods they love to provide a more balanced snack than if they ate it alone.  These macaroni and cheese snacks with bell peppers are a favorite for our children (and adults) and make for a perfect quick and easy snack recipe.

Our macaroni and cheese snacks with bell peppers make for a crisp and healthy snack everyone will enjoy any time of the day! Healthy Snack Recipes | Snack Recipes for Kids | Party Recipes | Macaroni and Cheese Ideas | Vegetable Side Dishes #healthy #recipe

Our macaroni and cheese snacks with bell peppers make for a crisp and healthy snack everyone will enjoy any time of the day!

It has always been a priority for me and my husband to fill our home with as many organic or natural foods as possible and thankfully doing that has become easier over the last couple years.  

Finding natural and organic foods for your family does not have to be difficult. And if you shop smart it doesn’t have to be expensive either.

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One of the staple brands in our home is Annie’s and tried and true is Annie’s Macaroni and Cheese.

I can find it at Walmart for a fraction of the price as some other grocery stores; saving money on our grocery budget is always welcome!

Our macaroni and cheese snacks with bell peppers make for a crisp and healthy snack everyone will enjoy any time of the day! Healthy Snack Recipes for Adults | Healthy Snack Recipes for Weight Loss | Healthy Snack Recipes for kids | Healthy Snack Ideas for Work | Heart Healthy Snack Recipes

Macaroni and Cheese Snacks with Bell Peppers Ingredients

Making these macaroni and cheese snacks is a lot easier than you may think. The proof of how easy these can be is found in the ingredients list.

There will be no need for a new notepad page, you can easily memorize this list. All you need is a box of Annie’s Homegrown Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese, mini sweet peppers, and ahead of broccoli.

That’s all you will need.

Our macaroni and cheese snacks with bell peppers make for a crisp and healthy snack everyone will enjoy any time of the day! Healthy Snack Recipes for Adults | Healthy Snack Recipes for Weight Loss | Healthy Snack Recipes for kids | Healthy Snack Ideas for Work | Heart Healthy Snack Recipes

Macaroni and Cheese Snacks with Bell Peppers Directions

1. Make Annie’s Shells & White Cheddar according to the instructions on the box.

2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Drizzle a little olive oil on a small baking sheet, then spread it around on the pan.

3. In a medium bowl, add broccoli, olive oil, garlic, and salt to taste. Toss broccoli with a spoon until it’s completely coated.

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4. Pour broccoli on the prepared baking sheet, spreading out into an even layer. Scoop out any garlic & oil left in the bowl and sprinkle it over the broccoli until coated.

5.Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until broccoli is cooked through.

6. Remove from oven and chop into small pieces.

Our macaroni and cheese snacks with bell peppers make for a crisp and healthy snack everyone will enjoy any time of the day! Healthy Snack Recipes for Adults | Healthy Snack Recipes for Weight Loss | Healthy Snack Recipes for kids | Healthy Snack Ideas for Work | Heart Healthy Snack Recipes

7. Wash off the mini bell peppers and dry.

8. Cut off the stem of the bell pepper. Slice the bell pepper in half from the top down. Remove the seeds and the fibrous white filaments.

9. Fill each bell pepper with the prepared Annie’s Shells & White Cheddar and top with chopped broccoli pieces.

Our macaroni and cheese snacks with bell peppers make for a crisp and healthy snack everyone will enjoy any time of the day! Healthy Snack Recipes | Snack Recipes for Kids | Party Recipes | Macaroni and Cheese Ideas | Vegetable Side Dishes #healthy #recipe

Enjoy! These macaroni and cheese snacks with bell peppers are tasty even after the macaroni has cooled off.

The crisp texture of the peppers paired with soft macaroni come together for a dish filled with texture and flavor for a healthy snack!

Plus with the red and green accent colors, they look beautiful for a holiday recipe, too.

Our macaroni and cheese snacks with bell peppers make for a crisp and healthy snack everyone will enjoy any time of the day! Healthy Snack Recipes for Adults | Healthy Snack Recipes for Weight Loss | Healthy Snack Recipes for kids | Healthy Snack Ideas for Work | Heart Healthy Snack Recipes
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Macaroni and Cheese Snacks with Bell Peppers

Macaroni and cheese snacks with bell peppers make for a crisp and healthy snack everyone will enjoy!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 box Annie's Homegrown Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese
  • 20 sweet mini peppers assorted colors
  • 1 head broccoli

Instructions

  • Make Annie’s Shells & White Cheddar according to the instructions on the box.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Drizzle a little olive oil on a small baking sheet, then spread it around on the pan.
  • In a medium bowl, add broccoli, olive oil, garlic, and salt to taste. Toss broccoli with a spoon until it’s completely coated.
  • Pour broccoli on the prepared baking sheet, spreading out into an even layer. Scoop out any garlic & oil left in the bowl and sprinkle it over the broccoli until coated.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until broccoli is cooked through.
  • Remove from oven and chop into small pieces.
  • Wash off the mini bell peppers and dry.
  • Cut off the stem of the bell pepper. Slice the bell pepper in half from the top down. Remove the seeds and the fibrous white filaments.
  • Fill each bell pepper with the prepared Annie’s Shells & White Cheddar and top with chopped broccoli pieces.

 

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  1. Nikki Arnold says

    April 12, 2017 at 10:49 am

    5 stars

    Omg these are genius!! My kids like both foods so I am going to make those this weekend!!!

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    • Amy Barseghian says

      April 12, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      They are so tasty! We love them for happy hour with friends too!

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