Steak and Pepper Jack Cheese Macaroni
A hearty twist on classic macaroni and cheese, featuring tender steak and creamy pepper jack cheese for an indulgent comfort meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz macaroni
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), cooked and diced
- 2 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Once al dente, drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for about 1 minute until a smooth roux forms.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, continuing to stir until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
- Stir in the pepper jack cheese until melted and smooth.
- Fold in the cooked macaroni and the diced steak until well combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
For a milder flavor, substitute pepper jack with a mix of mozzarella and cheddar. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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