Lightened Up Philly Cheese Steak Mac And Cheese Bake Recipe

Ingredients

8

oz uncooked large elbow macaroni (about 2 cups)

1

lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef

2

cups thinly sliced yellow onions

2

medium green bell peppers, cut in thin strips

1

tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning

1

package (8 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), cubed

1/2

cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)

2

cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Cook macaroni to al dente; drain as directed on package.

Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, onions, bell peppers and steak seasoning over medium-high heat 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are tender; do not drain. Remove from heat. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Stir in hot macaroni and broth.

Pour macaroni mixture into baking dish; top with Cheddar cheese.

Cover with foil. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until mixture is hot (at least 165°F in center) and Cheddar cheese is melted.