High-Protein Creamy Philly Cheesesteak Mac & Cheese Delight
A delicious twist on a classic comfort food that combines high-protein ingredients with the rich flavors of a Philly cheesesteak.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 cup sliced onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add chopped bell peppers and onions, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the skillet, mixing everything together until evenly coated.
- Serve warm and enjoy your high-protein cheesy dish!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: High-Protein, Creamy, Philly, Cheesesteak, Mac & Cheese