Description
Indulge in this delightful fusion of creamy mac and cheese atop a crispy pizza crust. Perfect for family dinners or a fun twist on pizza night!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mac and Cheese:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pizza:
- 1 pre-made pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Mac and Cheese:
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it forms a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cream, cooking until the mixture thickens.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni and set aside.
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) if using a pizza stone. If not, set it to 450°F (230°C) for a baking sheet.
- Prepare the Pizza Dough:
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Assemble the Pizza:
- Brush the pizza dough with olive oil.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough.
- Spoon the mac and cheese mixture evenly over the mozzarella layer.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Season with dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Bake the Pizza:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Cut into wedges and enjoy your Mac and Cheese Pizza!
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings such as bacon, jalapeños, or additional veggies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 of pizza)
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg