High-Protein Creamy Philly Cheesesteak Mac & Cheese
Indulge in the comforting flavors of High-Protein Creamy Philly Cheesesteak Mac & Cheese, a dish that delivers all the cozy vibes without compromising your health goals. This one-skillet wonder combines juicy ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce with pasta—all ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this meal is not only delicious but also packed with protein to keep you fueled and satisfied. With simple ingredients you likely have on hand, this recipe makes it easy to whip up a hearty dinner everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-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
- 225g mixed bell peppers (red, green & yellow)
- Salt, pepper, paprika & chili flakes (to taste)
- 140g light cream cheese
- 50g shredded mozzarella
- 3–4 light cheese slices (or your fave melting cheese)
- 240g dry macaroni (whole wheat or chickpea pasta)
Instructions
- Boil macaroni in salted water until al dente. Reserve 125ml pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic, onion, and bell peppers for about 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Crumble in ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned; drain excess fat and season with spices.
- Lower heat and stir in cream cheese, mozzarella, and cheese slices until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Combine cooked pasta and reserved pasta water with the meat mixture; stir until everything is well coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg