JesseEatzTender, seared garlic butter steak bites served over a rich, creamy baked macaroni and cheese for the ultimate comfort meal.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Boil the macaroni in salted water for 2 minutes less than the package directions (al dente). Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt 4 tbsp butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.
Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Remove from heat and stir in 3 cups of cheddar and 2 cups of Monterey Jack until melted and smooth.
Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce. Pour into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Don't overbake or the cheese sauce will dry out!
While the mac is baking, pat the steak cubes dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Sear the steak bites in batches for 2 minutes per side until a dark crust forms.
Lower heat to medium, add 2 tbsp butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Toss the steak bites in the melting garlic butter for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Serve the garlic butter steak bites piled high on top of a generous scoop of the baked macaroni and cheese. Garnish with fresh parsley.
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