Mac and Cheese Pizza
This Mac and Cheese Pizza is a fun twist on traditional pizza. The crust is made entirely of mac and cheese, topped with pepperoni and baked to golden perfection in the oven.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 392kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow pasta 2 cups cooked
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 15 pepperoni slices
- chopped basil for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Thoroughly grease a 12-inch springform pan or pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Cook the elbow pasta until al dente according to the package directions.
- Drain the pasta. Stir in the milk, garlic powder and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until combined and creamy.
- Spread mac and cheese mixture onto the prepared pan, pressing into an even layer using the back of a spoon.
- Spoon the marinara sauce on top, spreading evenly. Then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella on top followed by the pepperoni slices (or your favorite toppings).
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and cool several minutes before serving.
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Notes
- You can also substitute storebought mac and cheese in this recipe. You'll need an 8-oz box dried, or 3 cups cooked.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 848mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 497IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 587mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 32g