Instructions: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Crush cereal. (Place cereal in plastic bag or between sheets of waxed paper and crush with rolling pin.) Stir together cereal and tomato puree; let stand 5 minutes.

Cut bell peppers lengthwise in half. Remove seeds and membranes. Place peppers, cut-sides up, in ungreased 13- by 9- by 2-inch rectangular baking dish.

Cook beef and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in tomato mixture and remaining ingredients except cheese. Divide beef mixture evenly among peppers.

Cover and bake 40 to 45 minutes or until peppers are tender. Sprinkle each pepper with 1/2 tablespoon cheese; let stand 5 minutes.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

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