Philly-Style Mac and Cheese

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min.
Yield 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
My son loves macaroni and cheese, and I’m always looking for ways to sneak in some veggies. This version is a huge hit! —Jennifer Berry, Lexington, Ohio

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 cups shredded provolone cheese
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 package (10-1/2 ounces) frozen Steak-umm sliced steaks, browned
  • 1/2 cup French-fried onions

Directions

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in the cheeses, garlic powder, steak seasoning and onion powder.
  3. Drain macaroni; add to sauce mixture. Stir in steak. Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle fried onions over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 635 calories, 41g fat (22g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 921mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein.

My son loves macaroni and cheese, and I’m always looking for ways to sneak in some veggies. This version is a huge hit! —Jennifer Berry, Lexington, Ohio
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