High-Protein Creamy Philly Cheesesteak Mac & Cheese
Indulge in a warm bowl of High-Protein Creamy Philly Cheesesteak Mac & Cheese that brings comfort and nutrition together! This dish features tender beef, colorful peppers, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce enveloping perfectly cooked pasta. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The delightful blend of flavors will have everyone coming back for seconds. Enhance your cooking experience by customizing the ingredients to suit your preferences—this one-skillet wonder makes cleanup a breeze!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 140g light cream cheese
- 50g shredded mozzarella
- 240g dry macaroni
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in salted water until al dente, reserving about 125ml pasta water.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic, onion, and bell peppers for about 4-5 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, seasoning with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes.
- Lower the heat and stir in cream cheese, mozzarella, and cheese slices until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce and reserved pasta water until well coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg