Philly-Style Mac and Cheese Recipe

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My son loves macaroni and cheese, and I’m always looking for ways to sneak in some veggies. This version is a huge hit! —Jennifer Berry, Lexington, Ohio

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Philly-Style Mac and Cheese Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup beef broth
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded provolone cheese
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 package (10-1/2 ounces) frozen Steak-umm sliced steaks, browned
1/2 cup French-fried onions

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in the cheeses, garlic powder, steak seasoning and onion powder.
Drain macaroni; add to sauce mixture. Stir in steak. Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; sprinkle fried onions over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/3 cups equals 635 calories, 41 g fat (22 g saturated fat), 106 mg cholesterol, 921 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 34 g protein.

Originally published as Philly-Style Mac and Cheese in Simple & Delicious February/March 2012, p24