Mac & Cheese Pizza Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Mac & Cheese
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Elbow macaroni - 1 pound
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Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
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Heavy cream - 2 cups
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Fresh parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup, grated
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Butter - 1/4 cup
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Fresh garlic - 1 teaspoon, minced
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Salt - 1 teaspoon
→ For the Pizza
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Pizza dough for two 16-inch pizzas
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Whole milk mozzarella - 2 to 2 1/2 cups, shredded or crumbled
# Instructions:
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Turn your oven on to 400°F (200°C) to get it nice and hot.
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Get a big pot of water boiling and cook your macaroni until it's al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain it, then toss with a tablespoon of olive oil to keep it from sticking together.
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While the pasta's cooking, start your cheese sauce. Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Pour in the heavy cream, add garlic and salt, then stir in all your cheeses. Keep stirring until everything's melted and creamy.
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Save about 3/4 cup of cheese sauce for your pizza base. Mix the rest with your cooked macaroni until every noodle is coated in cheesy goodness.
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Spread out your pizza dough and give it a quick 5-minute pre-bake to get it started.
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Layer on your mac and cheese mixture, then top it all off with a generous handful of mozzarella - about a cup per pizza.
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Pop it back in the oven for about 20 minutes until the cheese is all bubbly and the crust turns golden brown.
# Notes:
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This recipe makes two big 14-16 inch pizzas - perfect for feeding a crowd!
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Feel free to adjust the amount of mozzarella on top to match your cheese cravings.