Mini Italian Meatball Mac and Cheese Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• 1 pound spicy italian chicken sausage
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• ==== Mac and Cheese ====
• 1 pound of your favorite short cut pasta
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 3/4 cup milk (I use 2%)
• 2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 1/4 cups provolone, gouda or havarti cheese, shredded (I used a mix)
• 1 cup fontina cheese, shredded
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2-3 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
• 6-8 bell peppers
• 1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz Crackers (about 1 sleeve)
• 3 tablespoons butter

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