Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this High-Protein Creamy Philly Cheesesteak Mac & Cheese recipe. Packed with lean ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and a trio of cheeses, this dish is a delicious twist on the classic mac and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Lean Ground Beef Mixture:
- 800g lean ground beef (or turkey/chickpeas)
- 20g butter (or olive oil)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 100g chopped white onion
- 75g each red, green & yellow bell peppers (or any mix!)
- Salt, pepper, paprika & chili flakes (to taste)
Cheese Sauce:
- 140g light cream cheese
- 50g shredded mozzarella
- 3–4 light cheese slices (or your favorite melting cheese)
- 125ml reserved pasta water
Others:
- 240g dry macaroni (whole wheat or chickpea pasta = protein boost)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil macaroni in salted water until al dente. Reserve 125ml pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté Veggies: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic, onion & peppers for 4–5 mins until softened.
- Add Beef: Crumble in beef. Cook 5–7 mins, breaking it up. Drain excess fat if needed. Season with salt, pepper, paprika & chili flakes.
- Make it Creamy: Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese, mozzarella & cheese slices. Melt into a silky sauce.
- Bring it Together: Add cooked pasta & reserved pasta water. Stir until every noodle is coated in that creamy, cheesy goodness. Adjust sauce thickness as needed.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or protein choices.
- This dish reheats well, making it a great option for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: High-Protein, Creamy, Mac & Cheese, Philly Cheesesteak, Comfort Food
