Lone Star Beef & Green Pepper Mac & Cheese
with a Crispy Panko Topping
Lone Star Beef & Green Pepper Mac & Cheese
Creamy mac and cheese gets a hearty boost from beef and green peppers, then bakes under a crisp panko topping for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner.
Ingredients
For 2 servings
- 6 ounce Cavatappi Pasta
- 2 tablespoon Cream Cheese
- 8 ounce Cream Sauce Base
- 1 clove Garlic
- 10 ounce Ground Beef
- 1 unit Long Green Pepper
- ½ cup Mexican Cheese Blend
- ¼ cup Monterey Jack Cheese
- ½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Pepper Jack Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Southwest Spice Blend
Additional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 teaspoon Cooking Oil
- 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
- Pepper
- Salt
American
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DifficultyEasy
Prep Time5m
Total Time30m
Calories1450
Protein56g
Carbs94g
Fat93g
Tags:
Protein SmartMass Gain FriendlySpicy
⚠️Allergens:
🥛Milk🌾WheatSwaps and substitutions
For a lighter or vegetarian option, swap the beef for browned mushrooms or plant-based crumbles and keep the bold seasoning. To avoid dairy or wheat, use dairy-free cheese and cream-style alternatives, and replace the pasta and breadcrumb topping with gluten-free versions.
What to serve with it
Serve with a crisp green salad or simple roasted broccoli to balance the rich, spicy mac and cheese. A cooling side like sliced cucumber or tomato salad also works well, plus extra hot sauce for spice lovers.
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