Mac & Cheese with Peppers and Peas

Mac & Cheese with Peppers and Peas

Mac & cheese with peppers and peas! Yep its as yummy as it sounds. Mix peas & peppers into your Annie’s Shells & Aged Cheddar, top with crushed Cheddar Bunnies (for crunch & cuteness) and dinner is served!

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Serves: 4
• Vegetarian

Ingredients:                                                                                                                     

• 1 box of Annie’s Homegrown Mac & Cheese Classic
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 2 Tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup of red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen peas, thawed
• 1 cup of finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup of Annies Homegrown Cheddar Bunnies, crushed

Instructions: 

1. In a 2-quart saucepan, make mac & cheese as directed on the box, increasing milk to 1/2 cup. Then remove from heat.
2. Stir in bell peppers, peas, and 3/4 cup of the cheese until it is well mixed.
3. Cook over medium-low heat three to four minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and the cheese is melted.
4. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cheese and crackers until it is well mixed. Than sprinkle evenly over mac & cheese.
5. Serve and savor!