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HIGH PROTEIN CREAMY PHILLY CHEESESTEAK MAC CHEESE plated bowl with melted cheese peppers and herbs
Yesica Andrews

High-Protein Creamy Philly Cheesesteak Mac & Cheese: Easy, Must-Try Meal

Craving all the cozy cheesesteak vibes and that mac & cheese hug without blowing your macros? This High-Protein Creamy Philly Cheesesteak Mac & Cheese combines juicy beef, sweet peppers, velvety cheese sauce, and pasta in a quick 30-minute skillet meal. Perfect for those looking for Easy Meals For Dinner High Protein and Dinner Recipes With Protein that feel indulgent but fuel you like a champ.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 800g lean ground beef (or turkey/chickpeas)
  • 20g butter (or olive oil)
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 100g chopped white onion
  • 75g each red, green & yellow bell peppers (or any mix!)
  • Salt, pepper, paprika & chili flakes (to taste)
  • 140g light cream cheese
  • 50g shredded mozzarella
  • 3–4 light cheese slices (or your fave melting cheese)
  • 125ml reserved pasta water
  • 240g dry macaroni (whole wheat or chickpea pasta = protein boost)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook Pasta: Boil macaroni in salted water until al dente. Reserve 125ml pasta water, then drain.
  2. Sauté Veggies: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic, onion & peppers for 4–5 mins until softened.
  3. Add Beef: Crumble in beef. Cook 5–7 mins, breaking it up. Drain excess fat if needed. Season with salt, pepper, paprika & chili flakes.
  4. Make it Creamy: Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese, mozzarella & cheese slices. Melt into a silky sauce.
  5. Bring it Together: 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!nKeep heat low when adding cheese—no grainy sauce!nTaste & tweak seasoning at the end—your bowl, your rules.