Should you have pizza or mac and cheese? How about having both of these comforting foods in one? Mac and cheese pizza is an idea you wish you had tried sooner, especially if you are a big fan of cheese.
1. Mac and Cheese Pizza Recipe
Ingredients:
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- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 premade pizza crust
- 3 cups mac and cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- Freshly chopped parsley
- 3 slices of American cheese
Instructions
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- The easiest way of making mac and cheese is using the box version.
- In this recipe, we used one box of mac and cheese, equivalent to 3 cups, and cooked following the instructions on the box.
- Preheat your indoor oven to 450 degrees.
- Add a 1/4 cup of milk and 3 slices of American cheese to make the sauce cheesy.
- Next, get a pizza pan, place a premade pizza, and brush it with olive oil.
- Take the macaroni and cheese we made earlier and spread it on the crust.
- Then top it with 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. You can use parmesan, cheddar, gouda, gruyere, or mozzarella. The options are endless.
- Finally, bake it for 7-10 minutes at 450 degrees until golden brown.
- Then garnish with parsley, slice, and serve while it is still warm.
- Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese Pizza
2. Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese Pizza
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 refrigerated pizza dough
- 3 cups deluxe mac n cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green peppers
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 lb. cooked and crumbled Italian sausages
Instructions
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- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.
- Then cook the mac and cheese following the instructions on the box.
- Next, get a pizza pan, grease it and place the premade pizza on it.
- Grease the crust's top with olive oil and back it for 8 minutes.
- Take it off the oven and spread the mac n cheese on it.
- Then mix your cheeses and place half on top of the macaroni.
- Then evenly spread the sausages and green pepper on top of it.
- Once you are done, place the rest of the cheese on top and put it back in the oven.
- Bake it until the edges of the crust are golden brown, slice it, and serve it while warm.
- Voila, you have made a macaroni pizza!
3. Bacon Mac n Cheese Pizza Recipe
a. Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
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- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp butter
- 16 oz. medium shells
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 32 oz. vegetable stock
- 8 oz. shredded cheddar
Instructions
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- We made mac and chees from scratch instead of the ready-made box version.
- Add uncooked noodles and shredded cheese to a large pot.
- Then add butter and vegetable stock.
- For seasoning, use onion powder, garlic powder, and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Then stir and combine them.
- Heat the pot over medium to high heat till it simmers.
- Then lower the heat to medium and low until the noodles are well cooked, and the sauce is creamy and sticky. (10 minutes)
b. Pizza Dough
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 tsp yeast
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Freshly chopped parsley
- 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
- 16 oz. Cooked mac and cheese
- 1/2 cup shape cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
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- Using a fork, stir salt, yeast, 2tbsp olive oil, all-purpose flour, and water in one large bowl.
- Once the dough forms into a ball, transfer it to a lightly floured working surface.
- Thoroughly knead the dough until it uniformly forms into a ball. ( 5 minutes)
- Then oil the dough on all sides and transfer it back into the bowl.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough double in size by resting for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 550 degrees.
- Once you have placed the dough on a lightly floured working surface, divide it into 2. You can refrigerate one pizza dough for later use.
- Then work the dough into a round crust.
- Dust your round baking sheet with cornmeal, place the crust on it and brush it with olive oil, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Then bake the crust for 5 minutes.
- Spread the mac and cheese evenly across the pizza crust.
- Take your shredded cheeses and mix them.
- Then top it with the cheese and add a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Please put it back in the oven and bake for 5 minutes.
- Then add the crumbled bacon.
- Bake it for 5-10 minutes until the edges of the crust are golden brown.
- Please ensure the mac and cheese is warm before removing it from the oven.
- You can choose to garnish with parsley, slice, and serve your mac and cheese pizza while still warm.
4. One Pot Mac n Cheese Pizza
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- 13 oz. pizza sauce
- Freshly chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup mini pepperonis
- 7.5 oz. Box of mac n cheese
- 1 cup shredded Italian pieces of cheese of your choice
Instructions
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- I think the one-pot macaroni and cheese is the easiest way to prepare a mac and cheese pizza.
- You will require a large oven-safe skillet that you will use to cook the mac n cheese according to the package instructions.
- Boil, drain, and put the pasta back in the skillet.
- Then add the milk and butter and mix well.
- Next, add the pizza sauce and stir well.
- Then add a layer of shredded cheese.
- Next comes the layer of mini pepperonis. At this juncture, feel free to add any toppings your desire.
- Then bake it in the oven at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Let the cheese melt completely before removing it from the oven.
- Serve it with a spoon, garnish with parsley, and enjoy the fruits of your labor!
5. Green Onions and Bacon Mac n Cheese Pizza
Ingredients
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- 2-3 eggs
- 1 pizza dough
- pinch of cayenne
- 8 oz. elbow macaroni
- 6 oz. evaporated milk
- salt n pepper to taste
- 12 oz. thin strip bacon
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- 2-3 sliced green onions to garnish
- 12 oz. sharp grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
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- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Boil a large pot of water.
- Select the pan you will use to bake (14 x 11 pan) and roll your pizza dough accordingly.
- Put the pizza crust in the pan and bake for 8 minutes.
- Simultaneously, add the mac n cheese to the boiling water and cook according to the instructions on the package.
- Once cooked, drain the pasta, reduce the heat to low, and add your butter. Make sure to stir the butter until it melts.
- Then whisk your eggs, mustard powder, and cayenne together in a separate bowl and add it to the pasta.
- Add 10 oz. of your cheese into the pasta and stir for 3-4 minutes until well melted and creamy.
- Then evenly spread this mixture onto your pizza crust.
- Then take your cooked bacon and the rest of the cheese and spread it on top of your mac n cheese pizza.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust turns golden brown, and the cheese melts.
- Take it off the oven, garnish it with your green onions and serve while still hot.
6. Italian Sausage Mac and Cheese Pizza
Ingredients
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- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 4 oz. mushrooms
- 8 oz. tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 7.5 oz. Box of mac n cheese
- 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Instructions
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- Cook the mac and cheese following the instructions on the box.
- Beat the eggs in a small bowl and stir them into the mac n cheese.
- Spread the mixture onto a 12'' greased pizza pan and bake it at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the onions and sausage over medium heat in a large skillet until the meat is no longer pink, and drain it.
- Then mix the tomato paste, oregano, and basil in a small bowl and spread it over the macaroni mixture.
- Then top it off with the sausage mixture, mushrooms, and cheese and bake until the cheese melts for 10 minutes.
- Then serve while still hot.
7. Mac n Cheese Crusted Pizza
Ingredients
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- 2-3 eggs
- 4 tsp salt
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup mushrooms
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- fresh basil to garnish
- 3 oz. sliced pepperoni
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- crushed red pepper to garnish
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup panko (Italian-style breadcrumbs)
Instructions
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- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Prepare the mac and cheese following the instructions on the box.
- Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the mixture.
- Meanwhile, melt your butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Then add the flour and constantly stir at intervals of 1 minute.
- Gradually add your milk and keep stirring for 10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Add pepper and 1 teaspoon salt and mix well once you take the saucepan off the heat.
- Then add 1 cup of mozzarella, cheddar, 1/4 cup of parmesan, and your milk-flour mixture to your cooked pasta. Mix well until well combined.
- Beat your eggs and add them and your panko into the mixture. Mix well.
- Grease a 16-inch pizza pan and evenly spread your macaroni mixture on it.
- Then sprinkle 1/2 cup parmesan cheese over your macaroni mixture.
- Bake the mixture for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Then evenly spread pizza sauce over your pizza while leaving a 1'' border.
- Then top it off with your pepperoni, mushrooms, and the rest of the mozzarella cheese.
- Please put it back in the oven and bake for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
- Sprinkle your crushed red pepper and basil to garnish, then serve while hot.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
1. What cheeses blend well together?
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Any time you want to mix cheeses pick three or more with different flavors. For instance, while making our mac and cheese pizza, we picked mozzarella for its creamy, dreamy, and gooey texture, sharp cheddar for its bold flavor, and parmesan for its delicious, salty and nutty edge.
2. How do I achieve a creamy mac and cheese?
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The secret to creamy mac and cheese, whether cooking it from scratch or in a box, is to ensure that the pasta is cooked till firm when bitten(al dente). Next, go for heavy cream instead of milk and shred the cheese yourself.
3. What is the best pizza sauce?
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Rao's pizza sauce, originally from a New York restaurant, is my favorite. However, it does cost a pretty penny. So if you can buy the sauce, it will not be the end of the world if you decide to be economical and opt for a cheaper brand. The recipe will still work no matter what brand you select, so save your coins if you need to!
4. Can I eat pizza every day?
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No, because there is such a thing as too much pizza. Pizza can be a part of your diet if you eat a slice once a week with a side of vegetables. However, if you eat 4 slices or more regularly, you risk getting heart disease.
This is because most pizzas are made of high-fat toppings and artery-clogging saturated fats from cheese and processed meat. Additionally, high-fat processed meats like a bacon also increase the risk of certain forms of cancer. So, swap the high-fat processed meats for fiber-filled vegetables whenever you are craving pizza.
You may also gain weight and even become obese, all thanks to eating too much pizza regularly. This is because pizza may be made of refined wheat flour with no fiber. Fiber lowers the risk of colon cancer, reduces high cholesterol, and maintains a healthy gut.
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