Pizza Mac and Cheese

Submitted by Melanie B.

"Another one of my Mac & Cheese Versions that my kid loves! He is a Pepporoni Pizza and Olive lover...so this works out well for him. Feel free to substitute the "pizza ingredients" with your favorites."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 cups cream
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 cup processed cheese, like Velveeta
• 1⁄2 cup pepperoni, cut into halves
• 1⁄2 cup mushroom, cut into bite sized pieces
• 1⁄2 cup grape tomatoes, cut into half
• 1⁄4 cup black olives, sliced thin
• 2 teaspoons flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups pasta, use your favorite shape
• 1⁄2 cup breadcrumbs

directions

1. Heat a large sauce pan to medium low heat. Add milk, ceam, mozzarrella, velveeta, flour, and 1/2 cup Parmesean cheese. Melt slowly stirring frequently. Be careful not to burn. Once melted, add salt and pepper to season. Cook on medium low for another 5-10 minutes until the sauce is thickened and fully melted.
2. Mix together the Pepperoni, mushrooms, tomatoes, pasta, and olives in a large bowl.
3. Pour the Cheese mixture over the pizza ingredients, into the bowl. MIx until well incorporated. Season again if necessary.
4. Pour the entire mixture into a 13x9 inch casserole dish.
5. Top with sprinkles of bread crumbs and remaining Parmesean Cheese.
6. Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes, until top is golden brown and edges are bubbling.