Pepperoni Pizza Mac and Cheese
My family LOVES Mac and Cheese!
I had A LOT of cheeses and some pepperoni that needed to be used in my fridge and this is what I cam up with! It was so good and my hubby really enjoyed this fun change from the traditional mac and cheese I usually serve.
Definitely give this a try! It makes for a yummy side dish!
Pepperoni Pizza Mac and Cheese
A yummy twist on a classic recipe
Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow pasta noodles cooked according to package directions
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- 4 ounces Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- Cook elbow noodles as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk and stir until all lumps have dissolved. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cheeses, salt, and pepper until cheeses have melted and sauce is smooth.
- Drain macaroni and add to sauce and mix well. Stir in chopped pepperoni. Transfer to a greased 3-quart baking dish.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from oven and sprinkle breadcrumbs over top. Return to oven for another 10 minutes.
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Enjoy!
Lorna
Yumm! Sounds like a great combo! My kids would love this!
Loly
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW.. my type of food ,, LOVE IT
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Lindsay
Man....I wish we ate cheese.....I would so be making this RIGHT. NOW.
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
Even though we don't have young kiddos in our house, my family and I eat like children every day and I know they'll love this!
Chelsey
I attempted this recipe last week for dinner. For anyone that is making this, be aware that you will need much more milk than 1/2 cup; without it, your sauce will not be smooth, it will be the consistency of play-doh. Likewise, I had to add in about 1/2 tsp. of garlic powder because it was bland tasting otherwise. With those substitutions, it was a great side dish to our grilled burgers and side of green beans.
Chelsey
Oops! I mean more than the 1 cup of milk - it was probably close to 2 or 2 1/2 cups.
Chef in Training
Chelsey thanks for your input on the milk. I couldn't remember how much milk it took thats why I said to add more than needed, I updated the recipe with you feedback! I actuality think the addition of garlic powder would be super yummy! Good call!