Organic Beef & Green Pepper Mac ’n’ Cheese
with a Crispy Panko Topping
Organic Beef & Green Pepper Mac ’n’ Cheese
Creamy mac and cheese gets a hearty boost from organic beef and green pepper, then bakes under a crisp panko topping for a comforting, savory finish.
Ingredients
For 2 servings
- 6 ounce Cavatappi Pasta
- 2 tablespoon Cream Cheese
- 8 ounce Cream Sauce Base
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 unit Long Green Pepper
- ½ cup Mexican Cheese Blend
- ¼ cup Monterey Jack Cheese
- 10 ounce Organic Ground Beef
- ½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Pepper Jack Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Southwest Spice Blend
- 1 unit Tomato
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
Calories1390
Protein59g
Carbs93g
Fat86g
Tags:
Protein SmartMass Gain Friendly
⚠️Allergens:
🥛Milk🌾WheatSwaps and substitutions
For a lighter dairy-free version, use plant-based cream sauce, cream cheese, and shreddable cheese, and choose a vegan breadcrumb topping if needed. To avoid wheat, swap the pasta and breadcrumb topping for gluten-free versions; for less heat, use a mild cheese blend instead of pepper jack.
What to serve with it
Serve with a crisp green salad or roasted broccoli to cut through the richness, plus a tangy pickle or salsa on the side for contrast. Warm cornbread or garlic toast also works well if you want a bigger, more filling meal.
