Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

Philly Cheesesteak Casserole is the ultimate cheesy pasta bake packed with flavor in every bite

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Cuisine: American

Courses: Dinner, Lunch

Difficulty: Beginner

Cooking Temp: 190 C

Calories: 400

Best Season: Winter, Fall

Description

Cheesy, creamy and full of flavor, Philly Cheesesteak Casserole is the ultimate pasta bake for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

8 ounces bowtie pasta
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, divided
½ pound ground beef
½ poblano pepper or green bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ red or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ cup thinly sliced sweet onion
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
⅜ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ (14.5-ounce can) lower sodium beef broth
½ (8-ounce package) cream cheese, softened and cut up
¾ cup shredded provolone cheese, divided
½ cup soft bread crumbs

Instructions

1
Step 1

Prepare all ingredients and preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
Step 2
Boil the pasta following the package instructions, drain well, and place it into the prepared baking dish.
3
Step 3
In a 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 4 minutes. Stir in the peppers and onions and cook until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
4
Step 4
Add garlic, oregano, salt, and crushed red pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle in the flour and stir for another minute.
5
Step 5

Pour in the broth and stir constantly, bringing it to a boil until the mixture thickens and becomes bubbly.
6
Step 6

Stir the cream cheese into the skillet and cook until fully melted and smooth.
7
Step 7

Add 1 cup of provolone cheese and stir until completely melted.
8
Step 8

Pour the mixture into the baking dish and stir to combine. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of provolone cheese on top.
9
Step 9

Combine the bread crumbs with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small bowl until coated, then spread evenly over the casserole.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 420kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 15g75%
Cholesterol 180mg60%
Sodium 780mg33%
Potassium 480mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 6g2%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 3g
Protein 28g57%

Vitamin A 450 IU
Vitamin C 31.5 mg
Calcium 260 mg
Iron 2.7 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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