Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our High-Protein Creamy Philly Cheesesteak Mac & Cheese! This delicious dish combines juicy ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, and a velvety cheese sauce, all enveloping perfectly cooked macaroni. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal weeknight meal that satisfies your cravings without compromising your health goals. Enjoy the rich flavors of a classic cheesesteak while benefiting from high protein content that keeps you full and energized. Plus, it’s customizable—swap in your favorite proteins or pasta types for a unique twist every time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 800g lean ground beef (or turkey/chickpeas)
- 20g butter (or olive oil)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 100g chopped white onion
- 225g assorted bell peppers
- 140g light cream cheese
- 50g shredded mozzarella
- 240g dry macaroni (whole wheat or chickpea)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente. Reserve 125ml of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic, onion, and bell peppers for about 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks; drain excess fat.
- Lower heat and stir in cream cheese, mozzarella, and cheese slices until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Mix in the cooked pasta along with reserved pasta water until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 532
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg