Description
High-Protein Philly Cheesesteak Mac & Cheese combines the indulgent flavors of Philly cheesesteak with creamy, high-protein macaroni. Packed with lean beef, high-protein pasta, and cheese, this one-pan meal is satisfying, balanced, and quick to prepare.
Ingredients
Protein Base:
1 lb lean ground beef (93/7 or leaner)
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
2 cups shredded provolone cheese
Vegetables:
1 large green bell pepper
1 large onion
8 oz sliced mushrooms
Macaroni:
8 oz high-protein elbow macaroni (like Banza or Barilla Protein+)
Sauce & Seasoning:
1.5 cups beef broth
1 cup milk (2% or whole)
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Dice the bell pepper and onion. Slice mushrooms if not pre-sliced. Prepare cheeses.
2. Brown ground beef in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain excess grease. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. Push beef to one side and sauté bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms for 5-7 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
4. Mix vegetables with beef. Add uncooked pasta, beef broth, milk, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
5. Turn off heat. Dot cream cheese and sprinkle shredded provolone on top. Let melt for 1 minute.
6. Stir everything until creamy and cohesive. Adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Serve immediately or cool completely before storing.
Notes
Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze portions for up to 3 months.
Reheat gently with a splash of broth or in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring frequently.
Use freshly shredded provolone for smooth melting.
Swap protein for ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles.
Use gluten-free high-protein pasta for gluten-free version.
Add vegetables like jalapeños or zucchini for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, High Protein, Pasta
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg