Macaroni and Cheese Pizza puts creamy elbow macaroni over an olive-oil-brushed crust, then finishes it with bubbling Colby Jack. Three slices of American cheese and a small amount of milk reinforce the smooth pasta topping without introducing tomato sauce.
The recipe makes one large pizza, divided into exactly 4 servings, in 25 minutes: 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. A hot 450°F oven crisps the premade base in only 7–10 minutes once it is topped.
Macaroni and Cheese Pizza Ingredients
Gather exactly 2 cups macaroni and cheese, either homemade or store-bought; 3 slices American cheese; ¼ cup milk; 1 premade pizza crust, or a homemade crust if preferred; ¼ cup olive oil; and ½ cup shredded Colby Jack cheese.
Optional add-ins are bacon bits, diced jalapeños, or chopped green onions. They are suggestions rather than required ingredients, so the core pizza remains complete without them and the quantities above should not be altered.
If you enjoy this recipe, you may also like Barbecue Bacon Pizza.
How to Make Macaroni and Cheese Pizza
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Prepare 2 cups macaroni and cheese according to its package or homemade method.
- Over low heat, add exactly 3 American cheese slices and ¼ cup milk; stir until fully melted and creamy.
- Place one premade crust on a pizza pan or baking sheet and brush it evenly with ¼ cup olive oil.
- Spread the enriched macaroni and cheese over the full crust.
- Sprinkle ½ cup shredded Colby Jack evenly on top.
- Bake for 7–10 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Cool briefly and cut the one large pizza into 4 servings.
For storage details after serving, the USDA leftovers and food safety guidance.
Heat the Oven to 450°F
Prepare Exactly Two Cups of Mac and Cheese
Melt in Three American Cheese Slices
Brush One Crust with Olive Oil
Spread the Macaroni Evenly
Add Half a Cup of Colby Jack
Bake Seven to Ten Minutes
Cool Briefly and Cut Four Slices
Store and Reheat without Drying
Conclusion
At 450°F, prepare exactly 2 cups macaroni and cheese. Over low heat, melt in 3 American cheese slices with ¼ cup milk. Brush one premade crust evenly with ¼ cup olive oil, spread the macaroni mixture over it, and top with ½ cup shredded Colby Jack. Bake 7–10 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden. Cool for a few minutes and divide the one large pizza into 4 servings.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Does Macaroni and Cheese Pizza use tomato sauce?
No. The 2 cups of enriched macaroni and cheese are spread directly over the olive-oil-brushed crust.
- → How many American cheese slices are required?
Use exactly 3 slices, melted into the prepared macaroni with ¼ cup milk.
- → How long does the pizza bake?
Bake it at 450°F for 7–10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
- → What is the yield for this recipe?
It makes one large pizza divided into exactly 4 servings.