High-Protein Creamy Philly Cheesesteak Mac & Cheese You'll Love
Enjoy this High-Protein Creamy Philly Cheesesteak Mac & Cheese that's rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor!
Equipment
- large skillet
- pot
Ingredients
Meat and Dairy
- 800 g lean ground beef or turkey/chickpeas
- 20 g butter or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 100 g chopped white onion
- 75 g red bell pepper or any mix
- 75 g green bell pepper or any mix
- 75 g yellow bell pepper or any mix
- 140 g light cream cheese
- 50 g shredded mozzarella
- 3-4 light cheese slices or your fave melting cheese
Pasta and Seasoning
- 240 g dry macaroni whole wheat or chickpea pasta = protein boost
- 125 ml reserved pasta water
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- paprika to taste
- chili flakes to taste
Garnish
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Boil macaroni in salted water until al dente. Reserve 125ml pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic, onion & peppers for 4–5 mins until softened.
- Crumble in beef. Cook 5–7 mins, breaking it up. Drain excess fat if needed. Season with salt, pepper, paprika & chili flakes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese, mozzarella & cheese slices. Melt into a silky sauce.
- Add cooked pasta & reserved pasta water. Stir until every noodle is coated in that creamy, cheesy goodness. Adjust sauce thickness as needed.
Notes
Tear cheese slices for faster melting! Keep heat low when adding cheese—no grainy sauce! Taste & tweak seasoning at the end—your bowl, your rules.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 40gFat: 25gFiber: 3g
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