Macaroni Cheese Pizza (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
1 lb. pizza dough
02 -
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Toppings
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2 cups prepared macaroni and cheese
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1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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5 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
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Grated Parmesan cheese
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Fresh chopped parsley
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat oven to 450°F (230°C).
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Roll dough out and place on a pizza pan dusted with cornmeal.
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Combine olive oil, oregano, and garlic powder. Spread in an even layer across the crust. Bake crust for 5-8 minutes or until it just starts to develop spots of golden brown and the olive oil is mostly absorbed.
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Combine cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses together. Mix about half the shredded cheese mixture into the macaroni and cheese. Spread this mixture in an even layer across the par-baked pizza crust.
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Top with remaining cheese mixture and a pinch or two of salt and pepper.
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Bake for about 5 minutes.
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Sprinkle crumbled bacon evenly over the pizza.
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Return to oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until the edges of the crust turn dark golden brown and mac and cheese is thoroughly heated.
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Garnish with fresh parsley, slice and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For best results, allow mac and cheese to cool slightly before spreading on pizza to prevent a runny consistency.