Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ribeye, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 tbsp oil
• 3 tsp of Cajun or Montreal seasoning
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp parsley, chopped
• 8 oz mozzarella cheese, grated
• 8 oz Colby Jack cheese, grated
• 4 oz sharp cheddar yellow, grated
• 8 oz macaroni pasta
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp salted butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or 1:1 gluten free flour
• 6 oz milk
• 1 cup heavy cream

Method

1. 1

   Season steak with oil and Cajun seasoning.

2. 2

   Sear steak on high heat for a few minutes on each side, then remove from the pan.

3. 3

   Melt butter in the pan and add minced garlic.

4. 4

   Add steak bites back in, coat in the garlic butter, and sprinkle parsley over top.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

6. 6

   Boil macaroni in salted boiling water until slightly undercooked.

7. 7

   In a large pot or skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter and add half of the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

8. 8

   Whisk in flour 1 tablespoon at a time to avoid clumps until fully incorporated and smooth.

9. 9

   Pour in milk a little at a time while whisking, followed by heavy cream a little at a time until fully combined.

10. 10

    Turn off heat or reduce to low. Add half of the shredded cheese mixture a handful at a time, ensuring it melts before adding more.

11. 11

    Stir in the remaining seasonings and the cooked macaroni until fully combined.

12. 12

    Transfer to a baking dish or cast iron skillet, layering the remaining shredded cheese mixture in the middle and on top.

13. 13

    Bake for 20 minutes, then broil for 2-3 minutes until bubbly and golden.