This recipe combines two beloved dishes - macaroni and cheese and pizza - into one irresistible dish. Creamy macaroni and cheese is topped with gooey melted cheese and pepperoni slices for a cheesy, comforting meal that will satisfy all your cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound macaroni noodles
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup pepperoni slices
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Cook macaroni noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in milk until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted.
- Add cooked macaroni noodles to cheese sauce and stir until well coated. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
- Top macaroni and cheese with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Macaroni and cheese pizza bake is a fun twist on traditional macaroni and cheese, combining the flavors of two comfort food favorites.
This dish is great for entertaining or a simple weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite pizza toppings, such as sausage, mushrooms, or bell peppers.