★★★★★ | Mac and Cheese Crusted Pizza

★★★★★ | Mac and Cheese Crusted Pizza
By Let's Cooking

^^ CLICK TO SEE FULL RECIPES ^^ Mac and Cheese Crusted Pizza: When two of the world’s greatest foods combine| #let'scooking

Prep time: 00:20
Cook time: 00:30
Total time: 00:50

Yield: Serves 8 (serving size: 1 slice)
Ingredients:
1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni
4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 2 cups), divided
3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 3/4 cup), divided
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup panko (Italian-style breadcrumbs)
1 1/4 cup pizza sauce
1/2 cup sautéed mushrooms
3 ounces sliced pepperoni
Optional Toppings: Fresh basil, crushed red pepper

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Instructions:

How to Make It
Step 1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare pasta according to package directions,

adding 1 tablespoon of the kosher salt to boiling water. While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium. Whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and whisk in pepper and remaining 1 teaspoon salt

Step 2 Add milk-flour mixture, Cheddar, 1 cup of the mozzarella, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan to cooked pasta, and stir until well combined. Stir in eggs and panko. Evenly spread macaroni mixture in a 16-inch pizza pan lightly coated in cooking spray. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan over macaroni mixture. Bake in preheated oven until lightly golden around edges and on top, 20 to 25 minutes

Step 3 Spread pizza sauce evenly over the “crust”, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with mushrooms, pepperoni, and remaining 1 cup mozzarella. Return to oven, and bake until cheese is melted and slightly bubbly, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with basil and crushed red pepper, if desired

Calories per serving: CALORIES HERE

Fat per serving: FAT HERE