Nothing says comfort food like a casserole—and this Philly cheesesteak casserole recipe is definitely comfort food. With macaroni, ground beef, peppers, onions, a provolone cheese topping and a creamy sauce that holds everything together, this recipe has all the great flavors of a Philly cheesesteak transformed into one hearty make-ahead meal. Prep the bake for busy evenings when you don’t have time to linger in the kitchen, or share it with a friend who needs some home-cooked comfort food.

Philly Cheesesteak Casserole Ingredients

• Macaroni: Elbow macaroni is the perfect pasta shape to sop up the sauce in this dish. The sauce will coat the outside and the inside of the noodles so each bite is as creamy as possible.
• Ground beef: Use your personal preference of ground beef for this Philly steak casserole, whether it’s 70, 80 or 90% lean.
• Peppers: Red and green peppers are the classic veggies in a cheesesteak, so we had to include them in this inspired recipe.
• Onion: Onions are essential for this cheesesteak-inspired casserole as well, pairing perfectly with the bell peppers.
• Butter: Although it’s not necessary to put fat in the pan to brown beef, butter gives the meat crumbles, peppers and onions some extra flavor.
• Beef broth: A can of beef broth helps create a deep and rich flavor in the sauce. When you’re at the store, make sure you understand the difference between stock and broth to help decide which can to bring home.
• Cream cheese: This recipe for Philly cheesesteak casserole calls for cream cheese to make the sauce extra creamy, tangy and rich.
• Heavy whipping cream: Heavy whipping cream adds another creamy element to the sauce.
• Garlic: Don’t skimp on fresh garlic here. Use your favorite method for mincing garlic to get the job done.
• Seasonings: Use Italian seasoning, salt and pepper for some added flavor.
• Provolone cheese: Slices of provolone are melted on top to create a cheesy casserole that everyone will love.

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