PHILLY-STYLE MAC AND CHEESE

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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 shredded provolone cheese
2 cups 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

Steps:

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 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle fried onions over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635 calories, Fat 41g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 921mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.