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Steak Bites with Mac N Cheese

Savor Steak Bites with Mac N Cheese for Ultimate Comfort Bliss

This Steak Bites with Mac N Cheese dish combines juicy steak with creamy pasta for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Steak
  • 2 steaks NY Strip Steaks or sirloin/ribeye
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Lite Creole Seasoning substitute with other blends
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil olive oil works too
For the Mac N Cheese
  • 16 ounces Pasta any shape, elbow macaroni preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt for boiling water
  • 2/3 stick Unsalted Butter for the roux
  • 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour for thickening
  • 3-4 cups Lukewarm Whole Milk half-and-half for creaminess
  • 2 slices Pepper Jack Cheese
  • 8 ounces Shredded Cheese Mixture mix of Gouda, Gruyere, cheddar, mozzarella
  • 1 1/2 cups Reserved Shredded Cheese Mixture for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • large pot
  • medium saucepan
  • Colander
  • skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the NY strip steaks into 1/4 to 1/2-inch cubes and combine with spices and avocado oil. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. In a large pot, boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. Melt unsalted butter in a medium saucepan, whisk in flour to form a roux, then add milk gradually until thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted.
  4. Add drained pasta to cheese sauce, mix well, and transfer to baking dish. Top with reserved cheese.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden. Broil for 5 minutes for extra crispiness.
  6. In a skillet, heat avocado oil and sear marinated steak bites for 3-4 minutes to desired doneness.
  7. Serve baked mac and cheese topped with warm steak bites.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinate steak for flavor, avoid overcrowding during cooking, and check pasta texture for the perfect bite.

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