Ingredients
– 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
– 2 cups elbow macaroni
– 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 cup milk
– 1/4 cup butter
– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– Optional toppings: cooked bacon, diced tomatoes, or chopped green onions
Instructions
Creating Cicis Mac and Cheese Pizza is simple if you follow these steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. Cook the Macaroni: In a large pot, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Make the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbly.
4. Add Milk: Gradually whisk in the milk, continuing to stir until the mixture thickens.
5. Add Cheese: Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
6. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Mix the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce until well combined.
7. Prepare the Pizza Dough: Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
8. Add Mac and Cheese: Spread the macaroni and cheese mixture evenly over the pizza dough.
9. Top with Mozzarella: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the mac and cheese.
10. Bake: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
11. Cool and Slice: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing.
These simple steps will lead you to a delicious Cicis Mac and Cheese Pizza that you and your loved ones will adore.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 slices
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 20g