Sheet Pan Mac & Cheese Pizza

Submitted by Food.com

"Looking to mix up pizza night? Replace the crust with mac n' cheese, then cover with all of your favorite toppings."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 8 ounces cream cheese, diced
• 3 ounces Velveeta cheese, diced
• 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese, plus 1 cup
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus 1 cup
• 1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked for 6 minutes, drained and rinsed with cool water
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1⁄2 red onion, sliced into 1/2 moon strips
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
• 1⁄2 green bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
• 2 ounces mini pepperoni
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• kosher salt
• ground black pepper

directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large pot, combine the milk, cream cheese and Velveeta over medium heat. Stir until cheeses are melted and mixture starts to simmer, then whisk in 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese and 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
2. Fold the macaroni and marinara sauce into the cheese sauce to combine completely and season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread onto a baking sheet and top with remaining 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, onions, red and green peppers and pepperoni.
3. In a medium bowl, stir to combine panko, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Sprinkle over macaroni and cheese, then bake until top is crisp and cheese is melted, about 15-20 minutes.