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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Side Dish Recipes

    Roasted Red Pepper Mac and Cheese

    BY: Courtney PUBLISHED: Feb 2, 2014 9 Comments UPDATED ON: Aug 24, 2022

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    Creamy and full of flavor, Roasted Red Pepper Macaroni and Cheese!Say goodbye to old fashioned macaroni and cheese and hello to this new tradition. No need for boxed mac and cheese!

    Roasted Red Pepper Mac and Cheese makes for a creamy and delicious side dish that’s comforting and sure to be a family favorite recipe!

    roasted red pepper mac and cheese on a plate with parmesan cheese and parsley garnish

    Roasted red peppers blended and mixed into a delicious, rich and creamy mac and cheese! Our daughter is a huge fan of pasta.  We try to limit pasta to once a week and when we have it we like to have fun.  She loves colorful food and it has to have flavor!

    By adding roasted peppers into her otherwise white mac and cheese we get a pretty orange mac and cheese! They adding roasted peppers into her otherwise white mac and cheese we get a pretty orange mac and cheese! The smoked paprika in this recipe really gives it a little something special, definitely a good thing!

    roasted red pepper macaroni and cheese on a plate with parsley and parmesan garnish with text title written on bottom for pinterest

    The other day I shared a post on how to make roasted red peppers, so be sure to check that out if you’re not sure how to make them.  This roasted red pepper cheese isn’t just excellent on pasta it’s also perfect for pretzel dip, cheesy veggies, or on french fries!

    how to make roasted red pepper mac and cheese

    • Roasted red peppers are the star so first, you’ll want to transfer to a blender or food processor the amount you’ll need for this recipe. You can make it chunky or smooth.
    • In a saucepan on medium heat, you’ll melt the butter and then add in the flour to make a roux.
    • Slowly add in the half and half mixing until the roux is thickened and mixed into the cream.
    • Add in the roasted pepper and then the parmesan cheese and paprika.
    • Stir gently until the cheese is fully melted.
    • You can add in onion powder and hot sauce for even more flavor. Once it’s done you can salt and pepper to taste.
    • In a saucepan melt butter, once melted and bubbly add in the flour until your roux is nice and combined. Put the heat on medium-low and add in the half and half mixing until it’s combined with the roux. Add the roasted pepper, stir to combine. Mix in the cheddar, parmesan, and paprika mixing until the cheese is fully melted. Stir into pasta and enjoy.

    making roux adding in milk, roasted peppers and then cheese step by step photos

    I love using my stainless steel pan, but you can use nonstick if you prefer.

    roasted red pepper macaroni and cheese on a white place with shredded parmesan and parsley garnish

    Roasted Red Pepper Macaroni and Cheese

    Roasted Red Pepper Mac and Cheese makes for a creamy and delicious side dish that's comforting and sure to be a family favorite recipe!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 309kcal
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cheese, macaroni, roasted red peppers
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    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 teaspoon butter
    • 1 1/2 teaspoon flour
    • 1/2 cup half & half
    • 1/2 roasted red pepper pureed
    • 4 ounces white cheddar cheese chopped or shredded
    • 1 ounce parmesan cheese shredded
    • pinch smoked paprika
    • 1 lb pasta cooked

    Instructions

    • In a saucepan melt butter, once melted and bubbly add in the flour until your roux is nice and combined. 
    • Put the heat on medium-low and add in the half and half mixing until it's combined with the roux. 
    • Add the roasted pepper, stir to combine. 
    • Mix in the cheddar, parmesan, and paprika mixing until the cheese is fully melted.
    • Stir into pasta and enjoy.

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    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Roasted Red Pepper Macaroni and Cheese
    Serving Size
     
    1 g
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    309
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    8
    g
    12
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    31
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    24
    mg
    8
    %
    Sodium
     
    192
    mg
    8
    %
    Potassium
     
    159
    mg
    5
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    43
    g
    14
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    12
    g
    24
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    260
    IU
    5
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1.2
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    172
    mg
    17
    %
    Iron
     
    0.9
    mg
    5
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    POSTED IN: Recipes Side Dish Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

    About Courtney

    Fruit and Veggie lover. I love making produce fun and delicious, not to mention taking tons of pictures in the process! :-)

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    Comments

    1. Nicole

      February 22, 2014 at 6:22 pm

      I can’t wait to make this! Just wondering if I can use jarred roasted red peppers instead of doing that myself?

      Reply
      • Courtney

        February 23, 2014 at 11:05 am

        Hi Nicole!

        You can definitely use jarred, but I cannot guarantee that it will taste as good as when you make your own. If you do make it with jarred let me know how it turns out – I’m sure it will still be delicious 🙂

        Reply
    2. Libby

      March 10, 2014 at 4:03 pm

      Is that a half of one pepper roasted and puréed? Vs like a half a cup or something puréed? It just doesn’t seem like very much, but…..I’ve never made this or roasted red peppers myself either, so what do I know. Just wanted to double check I was doing it right. Thanks!! Looks delicious, making later this week.

      Reply
      • Libby

        March 10, 2014 at 8:56 pm

        Ok, I made it tonight and used about half a pepper, it was delicious. Great recipe!

        Reply
        • Courtney

          March 12, 2014 at 12:51 pm

          SO sorry I didn’t answer before you made it, but you made it correctly 🙂 Just half of a roasted pepper is perfect for our taste 🙂 You could always add more if you wanted! Thanks so much for trying and glad it was delicious for you too!!

    3. Adria

      March 12, 2014 at 10:24 pm

      Made this tonight and it was phenomenal!! I am a mac and cheese fiend, and this just made it into my top 3. Thanks for posting! 🙂

      Reply
      • Courtney

        March 19, 2014 at 10:23 pm

        Woohoo, glad it was a hit for you! Thanks so much for the comment 🙂

        Reply
    4. Simone

      September 27, 2014 at 8:38 pm

      Wow the first time i followed the recipe and it was amazing.. The second time i added a little of saracha and it was to die for!

      Reply
    5. Rikki

      December 20, 2014 at 12:28 pm

      Do you think this would freeze well?! I’d love to make it for my expecting sister to have on hand so she doesn’t have to cook!!

      Reply
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