Philly Cheesesteak Mac & Cheese (From A Box)
Philly cheesesteak mac and cheese turns a box of mac into a full on meal. This is an easy, flavor packed way to dress up a package of store bought mac and cheese and turn it into a meal both the kids and adults will love!
I am all about making the most of boxed foods.
Does a box of macaroni and cheese just have to be either a main dish to serve to little kids or a side for the adults?
Absolutely not!
You can easily jazz it up with a few ingredients and make a full on meal for everyone in your family!
That’s exactly what this Philly cheesesteak mac and cheese is.
A family meal based on a couple boxes of easy mac and cheese.
Can’t beat it!
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Boxed Mac and Cheese– I recommend using queso blanco Velveeta Shells and Cheese but you can really use any variety of boxed mac and cheese that you like.
- Shaved beef– A pound of it.
- Veggies– A diced onion and seeded and diced green pepper
- Seasoning– Montreal steak seasoning and garlic powder
- Cheese– Shredded mozzarella
How to Make
This Philly cheesesteak mac and cheese is so easy to make!
To make this, prepare the mac and cheese according to directions on the package.
While the pasta’s cooking, you can prepare the toppings.
To do this, melt the butter in a large skillet set over medium hot.
Once the butter’s melted add the beef, pepper, onions, and seasonings to the skillet.
Cook, stirring often, until the pepper and onion have softened and the beef is cooked through.
Stir the mozzarella cheese into the hot mac and cheese until melted.
Once the extra cheese has melted, stir in the beef mixture.
Spread the mixture out in a greased 2 quart casserole dish.
Sprinkle the rest of the cheese evenly out overtop.
Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes until the dish is bubbly and the cheese has melted.
Broil, if desired, to brown the top.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the microwave until warmed through.
Tips and Tricks
- You can also add extra veggies into this by sauteeing some sliced white mushrooms with the beef, peppers, and onions.
- No mozzarella? That’s fine. You could use shredded provolone cheese or even shredded cheddar if that’s what you have.
- If you do broil the mac and cheese, it will only need 30 seconds to a minute so make sure you watch it very closely.
Other Boxed Mac and Cheese Recipes
Philly cheesesteak mac and cheese dresses up a boring old box of mac and cheese and turns it into a tasty dinner your whole family will love.
Make it and enjoy!
Looking for other boxed mac and cheese recipes?
Try these:
- Pizza Mac & Cheese
- Chili Dog Mac & Cheese
- Taco Mac & Cheese
- Mac & Cheese Goulash
- Tuna Melt Mac & Cheese
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Philly Cheesesteak Mac & Cheese (From A Box)
Ingredients
- 2 boxes queso blanco Velveeta shells & cheese
- 1 lb shaved beef
- 1 large green bell pepper seeded & diced
- 1 yellow onion peeled & diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1- 1 1/2 tbsp Montreal steak seasoning
- pinch garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the mac and cheese according to directions on the package.2 boxes queso blanco Velveeta shells & cheese
- While the pasta's cooking, add the butter to a large skillet set over medium hot. Once the butter's melted add the beef, pepper, onions, and seasonings to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, until the pepper and onion have softened.1 lb shaved beef, 1 large green bell pepper, 1 yellow onion, 2 tbsp butter, 1- 1 1/2 tbsp Montreal steak seasoning, pinch garlic powder
- Stir 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese into the hot mac and cheese until melted. Then add the beef mixture, stirring to evenly combine.2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 2 quart casserole dish, and spread out in an even layer. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese evenly out overtop.
- Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes, just until the dish is hot & bubbly and the cheese has melted.
- Broil, if desired, to brown the top. Serve warm & enjoy!
Notes
- You can also add extra veggies into this by sauteeing some sliced white mushrooms with the beef, peppers, and onions.
- No mozzarella? That’s fine. You could use shredded provolone cheese or even shredded cheddar if that’s what you have.
- If you do broil the mac and cheese, it will only need 30 seconds to a minute so make sure you watch it very closely.
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