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Meaty Mac and Cheese Stuffed Poblanos

Meaty Mac and Cheese Stuffed Poblanos

Felesha Bell
Comforting mac 'n cheese and spicy ground turkey sausage get STUFFED into tender poblano chili peppers!!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 12 poblanos
  • 1/2 lb macaroni boiled and drained
  • 1.5 c. habenero pepper jack cheese shredded and divided
  • 1.5 c. extra sharp cheddar shredded and divided
  • 1.5 c. colby jack shredded and divided
  • 1 lb. hot Italian turkey sausage
  • 1/2 c. diced red pepper
  • 1 c. diced onion
  • 3.5 c. milk
  • 3 T. butter
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • ¼ tsp. nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne
  • 2 T. diced jalapenos
  • 1 c. seasoned croutons crushed
  • Tomatoes garnish
  • Cilantro garnish

Instructions
 

  • Broil the peppers for about 10 minutes, rotating at about 5 minutes. The skin should blister on all sides.
  • Place the blistered peppers in a plastic bag and steam.
  • Once completely cooled, peel the blistered skin off of the peppers.
  • Cut a slit down the middle and open the pepper to reveal the pocket. Remove the seeds and veins.
  • In a medium skillet, crumble and brown turkey sausage for about 5 minutes on medium-high heat. After almost browned, add the onion and red pepper and continue to saute until onion is translucent for about another 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add flour when the butter starts to get bubbly and cook for about a minute.
  • Pour milk into the skillet and whisk until smooth and thick. You'll feel it.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and add nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper, 1 c. habenero, 1 c. extra sharp and 1 c. colby jack cheeses.
  • Stir macaroni, turkey sausage mixture and jalapenos into the cheese sauce.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment papper.
  • Take about a 1/2 cup of mac and cheese and stuff into the cavity of each pepper and place on baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle 2 T. of remaining cheeses on each pepper and a 1 T. of croutons on each pepper.
  • Place in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes or until cheese melts.
  • Garnish with tomatoes and cilantro. Say Grace and enjoy!!
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