Best 10 Pizza Mac Cheese Recipes

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Pizza mac and cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines two classic comfort foods: pizza and macaroni and cheese. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun party snack. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a cheesy, gooey, and flavorful dish that will satisfy your cravings. Whether you prefer a classic pizza mac and cheese or something with a bit more of a kick, there are endless variations to explore. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a cheesy, pizza-flavored macaroni and cheese that will surely become a family favorite.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

MAC-N-CHEESE PIZZA



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BEST...PIZZA...EVER!! This is the basic recipe. Add your favorite flavors to make it personal. Suggestions: Bacon, onion, avocado, tomato, havarti cheese, Gruyere cheese.

Provided by MissaLissa

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pizza Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 (11 ounce) package refrigerated pizza crust
1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
milk
¾ pound processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 10x15-inch baking sheet with cooking spray. Unroll pizza crust and place on the prepared baking pan.
  • 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.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir flour with butter until it has a slightly toasted fragrance, about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and simmer until thickened, whisking constantly, 2 more minutes. Stir in processed cheese cubes. Let the cheese cubes melt, stirring often, to make a smooth cheese sauce.
  • Spread about 3/4 cup of cheese sauce onto the pizza crust. Stir cooked macaroni into remaining cheese sauce in the saucepan and spoon the macaroni and cheese onto the crust in an even layer. Sprinkle top of pizza with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is lightly browned and the mozzarella cheese is golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 56.3 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 897.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

PEPPERONI PIZZA MAC AND CHEESE



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All the flavors of pepperoni pizza - think Italian seasoning, marinara sauce, pepperoni - infuse this fully loaded mac and cheese mash-up.

Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
1 pound elbow macaroni
2 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
8-ounces sharp Cheddar, grated
1 cup shredded Italian blend cheese
1/2 cup prepared marinara sauce
1/2 cup jarred sun-dried tomatoes in oil, roughly chopped, plus 1/4 cup of the oil
3 ounces sliced pepperoni, halved
1 cup dry Italian bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • For the mac and cheese: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to package instructions for al dente; drain, reserving 1 3/4 cups of the pasta water.
  • Bring the milk, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking until the milk reduces to 1 1/2 cups, about 15 minutes. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Gradually whisk in both the Cheddar and Italian blend cheeses, a handful at a time, until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Add the cooked macaroni and reserved pasta water to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Stir in the marinara sauce, sun-dried tomatoes and pepperoni and adjust the seasoning with salt. Pour into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Toss the bread crumbs, Parmesan and sun-dried tomato oil together in a small bowl until the crumbs are moistened and sprinkle evenly over the macaroni and cheese. Bake until bubbly and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

EASY MAC AND CHEESE PIZZA



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We loved Cici's pizza so much that we made our own mac and cheese pizza! It is quick and easy!

Provided by JMU Jen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pizza Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust
¾ cup cavatappi (corkscrew macaroni)
⅔ (16 ounce) jar cheese sauce (such as Ragu® Double Cheddar), divided, or as needed
1 tablespoon butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place pizza crust on a baking sheet.
  • Bring a small pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook cavatappi in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain and return pasta to the pot.
  • Stir 1/2 the cheese sauce and butter into the cavatappi pot over medium heat until butter is melted and pasta-cheese mixture is combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread a thin layer of cheese sauce over the pizza crust. Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the cheese sauce onto the crust. Pour pasta-cheese mixture over the Cheddar cheese, and top with another 1/2 the cheese sauce.
  • Bake pizza in the preheated oven until golden and bubbling, 8 to 10 minutes. Let rest for 2 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.9 calories, Carbohydrate 64.6 g, Cholesterol 59.5 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 1088.7 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

PIZZA MAC & CHEESE



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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 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
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
1/2 cup sliced pepperoni

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 contents of cheese packet. Transfer to a greased round 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Top with the beef mixture, pizza sauce, pepperoni and remaining cheeses., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 1038mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

MAC 'N' CHEESE CRUST PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Provided by Amazon Prime Fresh

Categories     Lunch

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ stick unsalted butter
¼ cup all purpose flour
½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups Happy Belly Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked until al dente according to package instructions
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 ¾ cups pizza sauce
1 ½ cups Happy Belly Shredded Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
⅓ cup pepperoni slices
½ green bell pepper, thinly sliced
¼ cup mushroom, sliced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
½ teaspoon italian seasoning, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Make the mac 'n' cheese: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper until smooth. Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Add the Happy Belly Cheddar and stir until melted, 2-4 minutes.
  • Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until well coated.
  • Fold in the eggs and bread crumbs until incorporated.
  • Grease a 16-inch pizza pan with nonstick spray. Spoon the mac 'n' cheese onto the pan and smooth in an even layer, pressing gently on the top and sides to release any air bubbles and tidy up the edges.
  • Bake the mac 'n' cheese crust for 25-30 minutes, until browned on top and holding together.
  • Remove the crust from the oven and spread the pizza sauce evenly over the top, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
  • Top with the Happy Belly Mozzarella, pepperoni, bell pepper, and mushrooms.
  • Return the pizza to the oven for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and browned to your liking.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle the red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning on top, if using. Let the pizza rest in the pan for 6-8 minutes, until cool enough to handle.
  • Transfer the pizza to a cutting board and cut into 10-12 slices.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 5 grams

MAC & CHEESE-STUFFED CRUST PIZZA



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The best of both worlds! A tasty cheesy pizza with a molten mac & cheese filling within the crispy crust.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Macaroni And Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 ounces macaroni
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups milk
7 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 ounce asiago cheese, shredded
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt
1 (16 ounce) store-bought pizza dough
1 ounce mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup store-bought pizza sauce
8 -10 bocconcini
8 -10 slices pepperoni
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf

Steps:

  • For the mac and cheese:.
  • Cook the macaroni in a medium pot of boiling water, according to the directions on the package. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a medium pot over a medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes to toast the flour. Turn the heat down to low and gradually whisk in the milk until all the milk has been added and the mixture is smooth. Keep cooking over a low heat, stirring until thickened. Stir in the white cheddar and asagio cheese with the garlic powder and cayenne. Season with salt, to taste.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the cooked macaroni. Set aside.
  • For the pizza:.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the dough on a large piece of parchment paper, dust lightly with flour, then use a rolling pin to roll it out into an 18 inch circle. Lift this onto a baking sheet or pizza pan - don't worry if the dough overhangs as you're going to fold the crust inwards in a second.
  • Pipe or spoon a ring of mac & cheese around the edge of the pizza dough circle, leaving an outer border of about 2 inches. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the mac & cheese. Fold the outer edges of the circle over the mac & cheese and press down firmly to seal - this forms the crust with the pasta sealed within.
  • Spread the olive oil, and then the pizza sauce, in the centre of the pizza in an even layer. Top with the bocconcini and pepperoni. Bake for 20-30 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is starting to brown.
  • Sprinkle the hot pizza with some basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1749.4, Fat 115.3, SaturatedFat 66, Cholesterol 342.9, Sodium 2107.2, Carbohydrate 90.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.9, Protein 86.6

NIKKI'S MAC-N-CHEESE PIZZA



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I must admit that i'm a sucker for Cici's mac-n-cheese pizza. So when we had our pizza night I decided to have a try at it. It actually turned out pretty close and was pretty easy. Let me know what ya think!

Provided by Lil Miss Nikki

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 Pizza slices, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup warm water
1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
2 3/4 cups flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt (I use kosher)
1/2 cup elbow macaroni
1 (17 ounce) jar cheese sauce (Ragu Double Cheddar sauce preferred)
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • To make the dough: In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, oil, salt and sugar.
  • Add in yeast water and mix together, making a ball.
  • Knead by hand 5-10 minutes, until when you press your thumb down the indention stays. (You could also use your hand/stand mixer if it has a kneading attachment for about 2-3 minutes or you could use your bread machine).
  • Rub small amount of olive oil around dough, to keep it from sticking, and place in a large bowl, covering with saran wrap.
  • Place in a warm area to rise atleast 30 minutes.
  • While the dough is rising, cook macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente.
  • Drain and return to pan.
  • Add in 1/3 jar of sauce and butter, stir.
  • Set to the side.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Roll out dough to fit either your pizza stone or out on a baking sheet, pinching up edges to make the crust.
  • With a spoon, add a very thin layer of sauce on the dough and put in the oven to bake for 15 minutes or until dough is almost fully cooked.
  • Remove from oven and add cooked macaroni; cover with more cheese sauce.
  • Place back in the oven and continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes or until dough is fully cooked.
  • Enjoy!

SLOW COOKER PEPPERONI PIZZA MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE



slow cooker pepperoni pizza mac and cheese Recipe image

Provided by bubbles7380

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 pound shredded cheese (use an Italian blend or a combination of 2 or more cheeses such as mozzarella, cheddar, Monterey Jack or fontina)
1 cup water
1 16-ounce jar pizza sauce
8 ounces sliced pepperoni, halved or quartered if large
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Place uncooked macaroni in a 6-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle in cornstarch and mix well, making sure that each noodle in lightly coated with cornstarch. Add the rest of the ingredients into the slow cooker. Mix well to combine. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, stirring after 1 hour. Serve hot.

BACON MAC & CHEESE PIZZA RECIPE - (4.7/5)



Bacon Mac & Cheese Pizza Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by davidv

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb bacon
1-1/2 Tbsp bacon fat (reserved from bacon)
2 Tbsp flour
3/4 cup milk
4 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 tsp ground mustard
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 cup dry elbow macaroni, cooked
1 lb pizza dough

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lay out the bacon slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Cook the bacon until crisp, but still slightly underdone. Remove the bacon from the baking sheet and drain it on a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve the bacon fat for later use. Increase the oven temperature to 450°F. Set aside 6 whole slices of bacon and chop the remaining bacon. Add the flour and 1-1/2 Tbsp of bacon fat to a medium-size saucepan. Cook, while stirring, on medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the milk and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. When the sauce begins to simmer, remove the pan from the heat and add 2 cups of the shredded cheese, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir until all of the cheese has melted, returning the pan to the heat, if needed. Add the chopped bacon and the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Set aside. Spray a 12" pizza pan with cooking spray. Spread the pizza dough out on the pan so there is about an 1-1/2" hanging over the diameter. Cut the whole slices of bacon in half widthwise and lay it out creating a circle about 1" from the edge of the crust. Stuff the bacon into the crust by folding the dough over the bacon creating a 1/2" raised edge. Pinch the dough to seal the edge on the inside. Brush the crust with the reserved bacon fat. Spread 1 cup of cheese over the pizza. Spread the bacon mac and cheese near the edge of the dough. Top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the pizza from the pan with a large spatula and put the pie directly on the oven rack. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. Slide the pizza back onto the pan and remove it from oven. Let the pizza cool for at least 5 minutes before slicing.

PIZZA MAC - N - CHEESE



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This is a kid pleasing recipe I found in my Betty Crocker top - rated recipes book.. It's Yummylicious!..hope you give it a try..

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Pizza

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ( 16 ounce ) uncooked macaroni
1 lb mild or spicy pork sausage
1 large green bell pepper, chopped, i use red
1 large onion, chopped - 1 cup
1/3 c butter
1/3 c all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 c milk
3/4 c water
4 c shredded white cheddar cheese
1 1/2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
20 slice pepperoni

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 425 degree F. Spray 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 2. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package. In a nonstick 12 in skillet; cook sausage over med high heat until no longer pink; drain. In same skillet; cook pepper and onion for 5 minutes or until tender.
  • 3. In a 4 quart saucepan, melt butter over med low heat. Stir in flour, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper flakes.
  • 4. Cook and stir until smooth. Gradually add milk and water, stirring constantly until thickened. Gradually add Cheddar cheese; stir until melted.
  • 5. Add macaroni, sausage and onion mixture; stir to coat. ( I pour it into a big bowl to mix it).
  • 6. Pour into casserole. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese.
  • 7. Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes, or until bubbly.
  • 8. Top with Parmesan cheese, pepperoni and remaining 1 teaspoon of pepper flakes. Bake until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. ( You can add whatever you want to this dish..mushrooms, italian seasoning...I added garlic powder, onion powder and oregano to the meat..and a little parsley flakes).
  • 9. Enjoy..this is so good!

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses: Combining different types of cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan, adds depth of flavor and texture to your pizza mac and cheese.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente: Slightly undercooked macaroni will continue to cook in the oven, preventing it from becoming mushy.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: Whether you use a store-bought or homemade sauce, choose one with a rich, robust flavor that will complement the cheese and macaroni.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: Spreading the macaroni mixture too thick in the pan will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Top with a crispy crust: A layer of crispy bread crumbs or crushed crackers adds a nice textural contrast to the creamy macaroni and cheese.

Conclusion:

Pizza mac and cheese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. With a variety of cheeses, sauces, and toppings to choose from, you can create a unique and flavorful dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pizza mac and cheese a try.

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