When you are hosting a pizza night at your place, you can take it to the next level by baking some delicious mac and cheese pizza. This particular recipe of mac n cheese is a very simple yet flavorful option that you can prepare for a game night or dinner with your family.
As a person who can eat pizza even three times a day, the warmth of a freshly baked pizza topped with some cheesy gooey macaroni and cheese feels like heaven to me.
I remember, when a friend told me about California pizza kitchen’s mac and cheese pizzas, I was so excited to try it out. However, somehow I decided to bake it at home; so, I made this pizza mac and cheese recipe, and it eventually became one of my favorite pizza recipes.
Once you make this mac n cheese pizza recipe at home, I bet that you’re never going to search for mac and cheese pizza near me again! From kids to elders, every person in your family will love this new twist on comfort food which is a combination of the two best – macaroni and cheese and pizza.
Why You’ll Love This Pizza Recipe
People love to eat digiorno mac and cheese pizza, although they are frozen. This pizza recipe will allow you to enjoy an equally tasty mac and cheese pizza which will be homemade. Moreover, you will love this recipe because –
- It is very easy to make and tastes delicious. Even kids can make it while using all the real ingredients.
- This mac and cheese pizza recipe requires only a few ingredients to make.
- The mac and cheese for this pizza recipe can be made using boxed mac and cheese.
- However, if you want to make it healthier and get an extra few minutes in hand, just make some simple one-pot mac and cheese and use that for the pizza. It will allow you to avoid consuming all the preservatives added to the packet of powdered cheese.
- Also, use whatever pizza dough, homemade or store-bought, you like for this particular pizza recipe.
- If your family members love mac and cheese, pizza, or both – this recipe will impress everyone. And also, it will bring the family together at the dinner table, and allow you to spend some quality time.
If you like this mac and cheese pizza recipe, be sure to make the air fryer English muffin pizza for another creative night, the caramelized onion pizza for something simple yet delicious, or some quick naan bread pizza to relive your favorite childhood memories.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here are a few ingredients needed for making this mac and cheese pizza –
- 1 box of mac and cheese, including ingredients mentioned on the box
- Grated cheddar cheese
- Grated mozzarella cheese
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Pizza dough
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly chopped parsley
Tools You’ll Need
Some tools you will need for this recipe are –
- Gas stove
- Oven
Steps To Follow For Making Delicious Macaroni And Cheese Pizza
Follow all the directions we have mentioned serially to make this mac and cheese pizza recipe at home. Try not to skip any steps, as it may affect the flavor or texture of the food.
Step One
Set the temperature of your oven to 450 degrees for preheating. Take your baking sheet and line it properly with parchment paper.
Step Two
Cook the mac and cheese by following the instructions given in the package, then add half the amount of all three kinds of cheese to it. Carefully stir and mix it all until the cheese melts completely.
Step Three
Put the prepared pizza dough on your clean countertop, then carefully stretch and roll it into a large round shape, until it’s 12 inches wide. Transfer it to the baking sheet you prepared earlier. Brush olive oil and sprinkle some garlic powder on top of the pizza dough. Bake it for about ten minutes or until it begins to get golden.
Step Four
Take out the baked crust, properly spread the mac and cheese on top of it, and leave ½ inch border for the crust. Top with the remaining shredded cheese then put it in the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the crust turns golden and the cheese melts properly.
Step Five
Take it out, garnish it with some chopped parsley and ground black pepper, then serve.
A Few Tips To Make This Mac And Cheese Pizza Recipe More Mouth-Watering
Here are a few tips that can help you in making your mac and cheese pizzas more delicious –
- If you want this pizza to have a thin crust, then you will have to roll the pizza dough on a big sheet pan. Rather than reducing the amount of topping on your pizza, you’ll have to spread all the toppings properly across the thin crust to make sure the pizza doesn’t turn out to be soggy.
- You can add some bacon to your pizza to add some more texture and flavor. You can either fry the bacon or just lay the bacon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake for 20-25 mins. at 400 degrees to make it crispy, then add to your pizza.
- Rather than using pre-shredded cheese, shred the cheese on your own to ensure a proper melt. Pre-shredded cheeses tend to have a coating of cellulose to prevent them from sticking and clumping to one another.
Although pre-shredded cheese can be used and takes less time to spread, shredding the freshly right at that moment is best. Also, buying cheese blocks is comparatively cheaper than the pre-shredded cheeses, most of the time, so it will be good for your pocket as well.
What Kind Of Cheese Should I Use?
Whenever you are blending cheese, you should go for 3 or more cheeses that have different flavor profiles. For this particular mac and cheese pizza recipe, we found that it is best if you use –
- Mozzarella cheese (it helps in adding a creamy texture)
- Sharp cheddar cheese (it adds a bite and bold flavor)
- Parmesan cheese (it provides a salty, nutty flavor)
Some Other Cheeses Which You Can Add To Your Mac And Cheese Pizzas
- Provolone cheese
- Gouda cheese
- Goat cheese
- Ricotta cheese
- Gruyere cheese
- Fontina cheese
- Muenster cheese
Frequently Asked Question
Q1. Does Pizza Hut make mac n cheese?
Ans. Yes, Pizza Hut offers mac and cheese pizzas loaded with velvety mac n’ cheeses loaded with their signature triple cheese blend on top of Stuffed Crust pizzas.
Q2. Is pizza and mac and cheese a good combo?
Ans. The combination of pizza and mac and cheese is like a match made in heaven.
Q3. Where was mac n cheese pizza invented?
Ans. The true origin of mac and cheese pizzas is unknown.
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