Mac and Cheese Pizza

Name: Mac and Cheese Pizza
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni; 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen pizza dough, thawed; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 8 slices American cheese; 1 package (8 ounces) shredded Velveeta cheese; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Yes, this mac and cheese pizza is exactly what it sounds like! Cheese and carb lovers, unite: Your dream dinner is served.

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 loaf (1 pound) frozen pizza dough, thawed
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
8 slices American cheese
1 package (8 ounces) shredded Velveeta cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
Press dough into a greased 14-in. pizza pan. Brush with oil; sprinkle with rosemary. Top with American cheese.
Toss together shredded cheeses; sprinkle half of the mixture over pizza. Toss remaining cheese mixture with bacon, oregano and macaroni; distribute over top. Bake until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted, 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 514 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 1127mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein.

I love pizza, and I love macaroni and cheese. After lots of experimenting, I figured out a wonderful way to combine the two. The pizza is a big hit among my colleagues, friends and family! —Martha Muellenberg, Vermillion, South Dakota

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