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Penne with Creamy Velveeta Four-Cheese and Cajun Beef Bites

Penne with Creamy Velveeta Four-Cheese and Cajun Beef Bites

This Penne with Creamy Velveeta Four-Cheese and Cajun Beef Bites recipe is pure comfort food with a kick. Tender penne pasta is drenched in a velvety cheese sauce made from classic Velveeta and a four-cheese blend, creating layers of creamy richness. On top of that, Cajun-spiced beef bites bring heat, smokiness, and a juicy bite that balances the smooth sauce. Perfect for easy dinner nights, cozy weekend meals, or when you just need a satisfying food idea. It’s one of those quick dinner ideas that feels gourmet but comes together effortlessly, ticking the boxes for easy recipes and comfort food cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Southern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 785 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb beef sirloin, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar
  • 0.5 cup shredded Parmesan
  • 0.5 cup shredded provolone
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Season beef with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high. Sear beef until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter. Add cream, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Stir in Velveeta until smooth.
  • Add shredded cheeses, stirring until creamy and combined.
  • Mix pasta into cheese sauce until fully coated.
  • Top with cooked Cajun beef. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra heat, use spicy Cajun seasoning or add red pepper flakes.
Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of cream to maintain the sauce's texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 785kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 40gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 890mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 480mgIron: 4mg
Keyword comfort food, dinner ideas, easy recipe, pasta recipes, Velveeta recipes
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