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Delicious bowl of Philly cheesesteak mac & cheese topped with cheese and steak

Philly Cheesesteak Mac and Cheese

A creamy, high-protein combination of Philly cheesesteak flavors folded into comforting mac and cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Protein
  • 8 oz dry macaroni whole wheat or chickpea pasta for more fiber/protein
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey; chickpeas for a vegetarian swap
Vegetables
  • 1 cup chopped white onion
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 cups chopped bell peppers mix red, green, yellow
Cheeses and Seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 8 oz light cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 4 slices light cheese slices
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes optional
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped optional garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Melt the butter or warm the olive oil.
  3. Add the chopped onion. Sauté 3–4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the bell peppers and cook about 4 minutes until softened.
  6. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add the ground beef to the empty side. Brown, breaking it apart, until no pink remains.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and optional chili flakes. Taste and adjust.
Cooking
  1. Turn the heat to low. Add the cream cheese and stir until it melts into a smooth sauce.
  2. Add shredded mozzarella and the cheese slices. Stir until fully combined and glossy.
  3. Fold the cooked macaroni into the skillet. Stir so every piece is coated and heat through 1–2 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley if you like.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

Use chickpea pasta to bump plant protein and keep the dish gluten-free if needed. Light cheeses cut calories while keeping creaminess. If using canned chickpeas, rinse and lightly mash a few for texture.

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