Description
A vibrant twist on the classic macaroni and cheese, featuring tender steak and zesty pepper jack cheese for a comforting yet innovative dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb ribeye or sirloin steak, cut into slices
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Optional: smoked paprika
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water, add macaroni, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the Steak: In a skillet, heat oil, add steak, season, and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and let rest.
- Make the Roux: In the same skillet, melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook for about 2 minutes until golden.
- Create the Cheese Sauce: Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until thickened, about 5 minutes, then add pepper jack and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix macaroni, steak slices, and cheese sauce until evenly coated.
- Bake (Optional): Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with cheese, and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
For a healthier twist, substitute whole wheat macaroni and use low-fat cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: macaroni and cheese, comfort food, steak recipe, easy dinner
