Description
Macaroni and Cheese Pizza is the ultimate comfort food, combining two childhood favorites into one indulgent dish. Imagine a crispy pizza crust topped with creamy macaroni and cheese, melty cheddar, and a hint of seasoning, all baked to perfection. This delightful recipe is perfect for cozy nights in or game day gatherings, providing a delicious flavor explosion that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: bacon bits or breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Boil salted water and cook elbow macaroni until al dente (7-8 minutes). Drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to create a roux; cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat, add cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and stir until melted.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce.
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface; spread macaroni mixture evenly on top.
- Optionally sprinkle with bacon bits or breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the pizza (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix different cheeses like mozzarella or gouda. To prevent a soggy crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.