Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Macaroni and Cheese Pizza, a cheesy delight that will satisfy all the cheese lovers in your life. A perfect combination of creamy macaroni and rich cheese atop a crispy pizza crust, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Crust:
- 1 (12-inch) prepared pizza crust
Macaroni and Cheese:
- 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni (al dente)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1¼ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Make the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Cook for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in the milk. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens, about 3–4 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Combine with Macaroni: Add the cooked macaroni and stir until fully coated.
- Assemble and Bake: Place the prepared pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Spread the macaroni and cheese mixture evenly over the crust. Sprinkle with a little extra mozzarella or cheddar if desired. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use a thin or thick crust depending on your preference.
- Add crumbled bacon or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Great for using leftover mac and cheese!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
