Philly Cheese Steak Mac ‘n’ Cheese
26 Jun
Hi friends!
I don’t have much to report this evening, but realized there was a recipe I tried out a few weeks ago & never shared, so why not tonight?
This recipe for Philly Cheese Steak Mac ‘n’ Cheese was inspired by a recipe I found in Rachael Ray’s Big Orange Book. While the original recipe called for a homemade cheese sauce (which I’m sure would’ve been delicious) I simply used shredded cheese to cut back on the fat/calorie count a bit.
Philly Cheese Steak Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Ingredients:
- 1 box of pasta of your choice
- Shredded cheese of your choice (about 1.5-2 cups)
- 3/4 lb. deli roast beef, chopped
- 1 red or yellow onion, chopped
Directions:
- Preheat broiler.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat roast beef & chopped onion in a skillet for about 5 minutes.
- Combine pasta, roast beef, onion, & a generous handful (do you like my exact measurements?) of shredded cheese.
- Transfer mixture into a baking dish prepared with cooking spray, & top with extra cheese. Broil for 5 minutes, until cheese is bubbly & starts to brown.
This meal definitely comes together in 30 minutes, which is always Rachael Ray’s claim that never seems to be a reality for me. By cutting out a few of her steps, I was able to save time & make the dish just a tiny bit healthier (I’m by no means touting this as a healthy dish, though!).
Do you have any “specialty” mac ‘n’ cheese recipes? What do you think some good mix-ins might be?
This is a super simple recipe that I need to pin onto “Recipes to make before baby” so that I can put it in the freezer- I’ll throw in a couple of jalapenos and the husband will be in HEAVEN!
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles recently posted..Week 29 & Week 30 of growing our BLESSING
That’s a great idea!
Ohhh that sounds simple and delicious!
Nikki recently posted..Party Weekend
It is!
Oh my gosh, that photo is making me drool! So much cheese!!!! I love adding broccoli into my baked mac n’ cheese.
Sarah @Blonde Bostonian recently posted..WIAW #14: Quick Dinner {What I Ate Wednesday}
I got a lot of broccoli & cauliflower responses, so I’ll have to give that a try!
This looks so simple and delicious! I love broccoli in macaroni and cheese, but I’ve heard lobster mac and cheese is delicious too!
Angela @ Health, Happiness & Harmony recently posted..A Fall Feel
Lobster mac & cheese sounds wonderful… yum! Definitely want to put that on my “to try” list!
Um yea … I want this NOW!!!!
Liz @ Southern Charm recently posted..Reason No. 1 Million I Love Tone It Up …
Me too! I should’ve made it again this week!
Big fan of using broccoli, spinach or collard greens in mac n cheese! yum!
Jennifer recently posted..Good, Bad and Ugly
Oooh I want to try spinach now that you said that!
I like to add vegetables!!! Mostly spinach and broccoli. I think my husband would prefer your versions. Lol.
corrie anne recently posted..One Cool Friend & Anniversary Traditions
haha yes my meals must be husband-approved… my guy is a hungry one!
Oh yes, I can tell this is a winning recipe for sure! Thanks for the idea madam
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Enjoy!
Im laughing as I swear my husband would taste this and leave me for it
marry it if he could.
Miz recently posted..Mindful eating.
lol it was pretty amazing… cheese steak meets pasta!
Oh. My. GOODNESS. That looks delicious!
Cait’s Plate recently posted..The Vanishing Hours
It was!!
YUM! This looks like pure comfort food. I love adding in broccoli into my mac and some paprika to add some zip.
Alysha @Shesontherun recently posted..Coco Banana PB Crave Balls
I’ve never tried adding paprika… good idea!