Best 4 Pizza Macaroni Bake Recipes

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Pizza macaroni bake is a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its irresistible blend of hearty macaroni, melted cheese, and savory pizza flavors. This comfort food classic is a perfect way to satisfy cravings for a satisfying meal that is both easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner, a fun family meal, or a party-pleasing dish, pizza macaroni bake is sure to hit the spot. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a pizza macaroni bake that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

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

PIZZA MACARONI BAKE



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I found this in an issue of Reminisce magazine. It was in the Cooking For 2 section, but I just double it. Also should work with other ground meats, such as beef or turkey.

Provided by an80slady6886

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb bulk pork sausage
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onions
1/2 cup elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a skillet cook sausage, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, drain.
  • Stir in the cooked macaroni, tomato sauce, 2 T Parmesan cheese, water, oregano, and pepper.
  • Transfer to a lightly greased 1-qt. (or larger) baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake for 25-30 minutes or until liquyid is absorbed and casserole is heated through.
  • Use larger casserole dish for 4 servings, etc.

Tips:

  • For a crispy crust, cook the macaroni and cheese mixture in a skillet until the edges are golden brown before baking.
  • Add your favorite pizza toppings to the macaroni and cheese mixture, such as pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, or onions.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the macaroni and cheese mixture, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan, for a richer flavor.
  • If you don't have any pizza sauce, you can use tomato soup or crushed tomatoes instead.
  • Serve the pizza macaroni bake with a side of garlic bread or salad for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Pizza macaroni bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a party. It is a great way to use up leftover macaroni and cheese, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With its combination of cheesy macaroni, flavorful pizza sauce, and crispy crust, pizza macaroni bake is a dish that everyone will enjoy.

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