Skillet Macaroni Pizza
Combine the best of comfort food and creativity with this indulgent Skillet Macaroni Pizza! This recipe takes creamy, homemade mac and cheese—featuring sharp cheddar and Parmesan—and transforms it into a crispy, cheesy "pizza" by layering it with tangy pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella, and savory pepperoni slices. Baked to golden perfection under the broiler and finished with a sprinkle of zesty Italian seasoning, this crowd-pleasing dish comes together in just 45 minutes and serves 4. Ideal for weeknight dinners or fun family meals, this one-pan wonder is as easy to make as it is to devour. Garnish with fresh basil for an extra pop of flavor and enjoy the ultimate fusion of two classic favorites!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Milk
- 2 cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cups Pizza sauce
- 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups Pepperoni slices
- 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh basil (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and whisk in the flour. Cook for about 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 2–3 minutes.
Stir in the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to coat evenly. Flatten the macaroni mixture in the skillet to create an even layer.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the top of the macaroni layer.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the pepperoni slices.
Sprinkle the Italian seasoning evenly over the pizza toppings.
Preheat your oven to broil. Place the skillet under the broiler for 3–5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Optionally, garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Slice into wedges and serve warm. Enjoy your Skillet Macaroni Pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 215.5 g | 276% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.8 g | 564% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 7394 mg | 321% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.6 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 172.9 g | 346% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3380 mg | 260% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 1135 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
