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Mac and Cheese Pizza

Cozy, cheesy comfort in every slice. This Mac and Cheese Pizza features a creamy sauce that clings to each noodle and a crispy crust for a delightful experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pizza
  • 1 piece pizza crust Prepared per package instructions
  • 2 cups cooked macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend) Use a cheddar blend for gooey stretch
For the sauce
  • 1 cup milk Warm to speed up sauce thickening
  • 2 tablespoons butter Unsalted butter helps control salt
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Fresh garlic = bigger flavor
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare the pizza crust per package and place it on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it foams and smells nutty.
  3. Whisk in the flour, garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Stir constantly for about 1 minute; the roux should smell toasty.
  4. Gradually pour in the milk while whisking. Continue until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Look for small bubbles to appear at the edge.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until smooth and glossy. Taste and adjust salt.
  6. Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until every noodle is covered.
Baking
  1. Spread the mac and cheese mixture over the pizza crust in an even layer; you’ll hear a gentle sizzle as it hits the warm crust.
  2. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the crust turns golden and the cheese bubbles and browns in spots.
  3. Let it cool for 5 minutes, slice, and serve warm.

Notes

Time-saver: Use pre-shredded cheese and warm milk to speed sauce thickening. If sauce is grainy, whisk in a splash more milk off the heat until smooth. For variation, sprinkle smoked paprika or chopped chives before serving.