Garlic Butter Steak Bites Mac n Cheese

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cube the ribeye and douse it with cajun seasoning.
  2. 2Cube the ribeye and douse it with cajun seasoning.
  3. 3Cube the ribeye and douse it with cajun seasoning.
  4. 4Set the seasoned ribeye aside.
  5. 5Set the seasoned ribeye aside.
  6. 6Set the seasoned ribeye aside.
  7. 7Prepare a heavily seasoned roux for the mac and cheese.
  8. 8Prepare a heavily seasoned roux for the mac and cheese.
  9. 9Prepare a heavily seasoned roux for the mac and cheese.
  10. 10Combine milk, heavy cream, freshly shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and Colby Jack.
  11. 11Combine milk, heavy cream, freshly shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and Colby Jack.
  12. 12Combine milk, heavy cream, freshly shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and Colby Jack.
  13. 13Slowly incorporate the shredded cheese a handful at a time to ensure a smooth mixture.
  14. 14Slowly incorporate the shredded cheese a handful at a time to ensure a smooth mixture.
  15. 15Slowly incorporate the shredded cheese a handful at a time to ensure a smooth mixture.
  16. 16Add macaroni to the cheese mixture.
  17. 17Add macaroni to the cheese mixture.
  18. 18Add macaroni to the cheese mixture.
  19. 19Layer the macaroni and cheese in a baking dish or cast iron pan with the other half of the shredded cheese, some in the middle and some on top.
  20. 20Layer the macaroni and cheese in a baking dish or cast iron pan with the other half of the shredded cheese, some in the middle and some on top.
  21. 21Layer the macaroni and cheese in a baking dish or cast iron pan with the other half of the shredded cheese, some in the middle and some on top.
  22. 22Bake the mac and cheese at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
  23. 23Bake the mac and cheese at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
  24. 24Bake the mac and cheese at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
  25. 25Broil the mac and cheese at the end for an amazing crust.
  26. 26Broil the mac and cheese at the end for an amazing crust.
  27. 27Broil the mac and cheese at the end for an amazing crust.
  28. 28Heat a pan on high heat.
  29. 29Heat a pan on high heat.
  30. 30Heat a pan on high heat.
  31. 31Cook the steak bites in batches to ensure as much browning as possible.
  32. 32Cook the steak bites in batches to ensure as much browning as possible.
  33. 33Cook the steak bites in batches to ensure as much browning as possible.
  34. 34Remove the steak bites from the pan.
  35. 35Remove the steak bites from the pan.
  36. 36Remove the steak bites from the pan.
  37. 37Add butter and fresh minced garlic to the pan.
  38. 38Add butter and fresh minced garlic to the pan.
  39. 39Add butter and fresh minced garlic to the pan.
  40. 40Once the kitchen smells heavenly, coat the steak bites in the garlic butter.
  41. 41Once the kitchen smells heavenly, coat the steak bites in the garlic butter.
  42. 42Once the kitchen smells heavenly, coat the steak bites in the garlic butter.
  43. 43Sprinkle a little parsley over top.
  44. 44Sprinkle a little parsley over top.
  45. 45Sprinkle a little parsley over top.

Ingredients

  • ribeye, cubed
  • ribeye, cubed
  • ribeye, cubed
  • cajun seasoning
  • cajun seasoning
  • cajun seasoning
  • milk
  • milk
  • milk
  • heavy cream
  • heavy cream
  • heavy cream
  • cheddar, freshly shredded
  • cheddar, freshly shredded
  • cheddar, freshly shredded
  • mozzarella, freshly shredded
  • mozzarella, freshly shredded
  • mozzarella, freshly shredded
  • Colby Jack, freshly shredded
  • Colby Jack, freshly shredded
  • Colby Jack, freshly shredded
  • macaroni
  • macaroni
  • macaroni
  • butter
  • butter
  • butter
  • fresh minced garlic
  • fresh minced garlic
  • fresh minced garlic
  • parsley
  • parsley
  • parsley

Equipment

baking dishcast iron pan

Tips

  • Use a heavily seasoned roux for the creamiest mac and cheese.
  • Slowly incorporate cheese a handful at a time for a smooth mixture.
  • Cook steak bites in batches for maximum browning.