Best 14 Macaroni Pizza Casserole Recipes

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Calling all cheese and pasta lovers! Prepare to be tantalized by the delectable macaroni pizza casserole. This culinary masterpiece is a delightful fusion of two classic dishes, delivering an explosion of flavors and textures that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. Say goodbye to mundane meals and embark on a taste adventure as we unveil the secrets behind crafting the perfect macaroni pizza casserole.

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PIZZA MACARONI BAKE



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What do you get when you combine macaroni and cheese with pizza fixings? This hearty, family-pleasing casserole! It's so easy and so tasty. -Nancy Porterfield, Gap Mills, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
6 cups water
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Set the cheese packet from dinner mix aside. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add macaroni; cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Drain macaroni; stir in the contents of cheese packet. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Top with the beef mixture, pizza sauce, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 827mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

MACARONI AND CHEESE PIZZA BAKE



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This is a great combination of mac 'n cheese and pizza that my kids love eating. It's a snap to make and the adults love it too!

Provided by Chad

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (7.25 ounce) packages macaroni and cheese mix
½ cup butter
½ cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (16 ounce) jar pizza sauce (such as Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce)
1 (4 ounce) package sliced pepperoni, or to taste
dried oregano, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and return pasta to pot. Add butter, milk, and cheese mix to macaroni; stir until evenly mixed.
  • Stir eggs into macaroni and cheese until incorporated. Add 1 cup mozzarella cheese; stir until just combined.
  • Spread macaroni and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish; top with pasta sauce. Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese over sauce. Cover the cheese layer with pepperoni and season with oregano.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 127.3 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 1310.5 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

EASY PIZZA MACARONI BAKE



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What do you get when you combine macaroni and cheese with pizza fixings? An easy recipe when you have boxed mac and cheese. My kids' two favorite comfort foods combined.

Provided by BOBINIOWA

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (7.25 ounce) packages macaroni and cheese dinner mix (such as Kraft®)
6 cups water
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 (14 ounce) jar pizza sauce
1 (3.25 ounce) package sliced pepperoni
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Reserving cheese packets, cook macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and transfer macaroni to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle one reserved cheese packet over macaroni and top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, and bell pepper in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir remaining reserved cheese packet into beef; spread beef mixture over macaroni.
  • Pour pizza sauce over beef mixture and top with pepperoni slices and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle oregano and basil over cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 628.4 calories, Carbohydrate 55.3 g, Cholesterol 104.8 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1434.9 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

EASY MACARONI CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Easy Macaroni Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MsBaton

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 bell pepper
1 cup celery
1 cup onion
1 cup tomatoes
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup margarine
1 (16 ounce) package of grated cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook macaroni and drain.
  • Chop up onion, bell pepper and celery into small pieces.
  • In skillet, melt butter and cook onions, celery, and bell pepper in butter until tender.
  • Then add tomatoes and soup.
  • Cook about three to five minutes longer.
  • In casserole dish put a layer of macaroni, a layer of soup mixture, and a layer of cheese.
  • Repeat layers, ending with cheese on the top.
  • Bake until cheese melts.

PIZZA CASSEROLE



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This recipe takes all the good things we love on pizza and combines them with egg noodles to form a great, one-dish casserole to feed your family.

Provided by Melissa

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked egg noodles
½ pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced pepperoni sausage
16 ounces pizza sauce
4 tablespoons milk
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onion, garlic and green bell pepper. Drain excess fat. Stir in the noodles, pepperoni, pizza sauce and milk, and mix well. Pour this mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, top with the cheese, then bake for 5 to 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 78.5 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 902.7 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

PIZZA PASTA CASSEROLE



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Kids will line up for this zippy pizza-flavored dish. The recipe makes two casseroles, so you can serve one to your family right away and keep the other in the freezer for another night. -Nancy Scarlett, Graham, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 casseroles (10 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 package (16 ounces) spiral or cavatappi pasta, cooked and drained
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
8 ounces sliced pepperoni

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasta. , Transfer to 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange pepperoni over the top. , Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake as directed, increasing time to 35-40 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

PIZZA MAC CASSEROLE



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In Marion, Indiana, Trish Quinn serves her family this tasty variation on a basic ground beef and noodle casserole. "This satisfying main dish is simple to make because it uses convenient pizza sauce," she relies. At 83¢ a helping, it's economical, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 jars (14 ounces each) pizza sauce
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the macaroni, onion, green pepper and pizza sauce. , Pour into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 499mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

PIZZA MACARONI & CHEESE



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My grandma made this for us once when she came to visit and I never forgot just how good it was. Since my kids love anything with pepperoni and cheese, I thought they'd enjoy it just as much as I did. -Juli Meyers, Hinesville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (14 ounces each) deluxe macaroni and cheese dinner mix
1/2 cup sour cream
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
2 ounces sliced pepperoni

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente. Drain; return to pan. Stir in contents of cheese packets and sour cream. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small bowl, combine tomatoes and pizza sauce; drop by spoonfuls over macaroni. Top with peppers, cheese and pepperoni. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 927mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

PIZZA MAC AND CHEESE



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If you're torn between ordering pizza or opening a box of mac-and-cheese mix, create this best-of-both-worlds casserole instead.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (16 oz)
1 lb bulk mild or spicy pork sausage
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups milk
3/4 cup water
4 cups shredded white Cheddar cheese (16 oz)
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
20 slices pepperoni (from 3-oz package)
Small fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink; drain. In same skillet, cook bell pepper and onion 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour, salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper flakes. Cook and stir until smooth. Gradually add milk and water, stirring constantly until thickened. Gradually add Cheddar cheese; stir until melted. Add macaroni, sausage and onion mixture; toss to coat. Spoon into casserole. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until bubbly. Top with Parmesan cheese, pepperoni and remaining 1 teaspoon pepper flakes. Bake 2 to 4 minutes longer, or until lightly browned. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 960 mg

MACARONI PIZZA CASSEROLE



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My dad used to make this on Saturdays and I have just modified it a bit to suit our family. Kids love it.

Provided by rocket_j_dawg

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups macaroni
1/2 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 green pepper, chopped and divided
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms, divided
1 (14 ounce) can pizza sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 tomatoes, sliced
8 black olives, pitted

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni until just tender, drain.
  • In large skillet, brown meat with onion, garlic, 1/2 of the green pepper, 1 1/2 cups mushrooms; drain off fat.
  • Stir in pizza sauce, oregano and salt; simmer for 5 minute.
  • Combine eggs, parmesan cheese and macaroni.
  • Cover bottom of greased 13 x 9 baking dish with macaroni mixture.
  • Spoon meat mixture evenly over macaroni; top with mozzarella plus remaining green pepper and mushrooms, tomato and olives.
  • Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Note: Any toppings can be used; the ones listed just happen to be our favorites.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.1, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 81.1, Sodium 590.7, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 15.4

PIZZA MACARONI CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Pizza Macaroni Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Northern_Reflectionz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 cup diced pepperoni
2 cups cooked macaroni (or other pasta of choice)
1/2 cup cooked mushroom
1 small green pepper, sliced
1 small red pepper, sliced
1 1/2 cups pasta or 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni. Set aside.
  • Lightly saute peppers and mushrooms.
  • Mix macaroni with peppers, mushrooms, diced pepperoni and mozarella cheese in a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • Pour pasta sauce over and mix well.
  • Bake covered at 350F for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.7, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 179.3, Carbohydrate 49.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 15.2

KID'S FAVORITE PIZZA CASSEROLE



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I know there's not much to this, but kids love it.

Provided by Amy Hamilton

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
1 (14 ounce) jar pizza sauce
1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until meat is crumbly and browned, about 10 minutes; drain excess grease.
  • Mix cooked ground beef, macaroni, pizza sauce, tomato sauce, and mushrooms in a bowl. Layer half the macaroni mixture into a 9x12-inch baking dish; top with 1/2 the mozzarella cheese. Layer remaining macaroni mixture over the top; sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over macaroni mixture. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted and casserole is bubbling, about 35 minutes. Let cool for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1053.7 mg, Sugar 5 g

PIZZA CASSEROLE (WITH WAGON WHEEL PASTA)



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This is a recipe I got from the Betty Crocker website. Kids love it, and I haven't had an adult complain yet either! I usually use extra sauce to avoid a dry casserole.

Provided by Amberlyn

Categories     European

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups uncooked wagon wheel macaroni
1/2 lb Italian sausage
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • While pasta is cooking, brown sausage in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Drain.
  • Mix pasta, sausage and remaining ingredients except cheese in ungreased 2 1/2-quart casserole.
  • Mix pasta, sausage and remaining ingredients except cheese in ungreased 2 1/2-quart casserole.
  • Cover and bake about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 1300.4, Carbohydrate 71, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 14.5, Protein 23.9

PIZZA WITH MACARONI CRUST



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Make and share this Pizza with Macaroni Crust recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Skeeter

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 28m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (7 ounce) box macaroni and cheese mix, prepared according to package directions
2 eggs, beaten
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
pepperoni slices or Italian sausage, slices

Steps:

  • Mix prepared macaroni and cheese with eggs and put into a greased 9-inch x 13-inch pan.
  • Bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees.
  • Top with the tomato sauce, basil and oregano.
  • Then add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Bake for 10 minutes more.

Tips:

  • For a crispier crust, pre-bake the macaroni noodles before adding the other ingredients.
  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a more flavorful casserole. Cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan are all good choices.
  • Add your favorite toppings, such as pepperoni, sausage, vegetables, or herbs.
  • Serve the casserole hot out of the oven with a side of garlic bread or salad.

Conclusion:

Macaroni pizza casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover macaroni noodles, and it is also a kid-friendly meal. With its customizable toppings and cheesy goodness, macaroni pizza casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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