Description
High-Protein Creamy Philly Cheesesteak Mac and Cheese is a flavor-packed, protein-rich twist on classic mac and cheese, combining creamy texture with savory goodness.
Ingredients
- 800 grams lean ground beef
- 20 grams butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 100 grams chopped white onion
- 75 grams red bell pepper
- 75 grams green bell pepper
- 75 grams yellow bell pepper
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Paprika to taste
- Chili flakes to taste
- 140 grams light cream cheese
- 50 grams shredded mozzarella
- 3–4 slices light cheese
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 240 grams dry macaroni
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Begin by boiling the macaroni according to the package instructions. Be sure to reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter and sauté the garlic, onion, and bell peppers until they’re soft and fragrant.
3. Add the ground beef (or turkey/chickpeas) to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes, and cook until the meat is browned.
4. Reduce the heat and stir in the cream cheese, mozzarella, and cheese slices. Mix everything together until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
5. Add the drained macaroni and the reserved pasta water to the skillet. Stir everything together until the pasta is evenly coated in the cheesy, creamy sauce.
6. Garnish your high-protein Philly cheesesteak mac and cheese with fresh parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is highly customizable; swap ground beef for chickpeas for a vegetarian option or use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams