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Can’t decide between pizza and pasta for dinner? Now you won’t have to with this one-pan pepperoni pizza-style mac ‘n’ cheese! You’ll want to add this one to the regular dinner rotation.
Carbin’ up this fine Monday, guys. WHO’S WITH ME?! I’m about to take your idea of comfort food to the next level of awesomeness.
Pizza? √
Pasta? √
Cheese upon glorious cheese? √√√
Announcing the long-awaited arrival of pizzaaaaaaaa mac ‘n’ cheese. (insert high-pitched squealllll!)
Are we all totally down for this kind of evil goodness today? Guys, I’m just SO ready to bury my face in a bowlful of ALL these carbs and never come out. Monday has barely begun and I’m already so over it.
Oh, Friday where art thou?
Soooo. Dare I even mention the dreaded word that starts with S and ends with CHOOL? Yeah, I said it. You knoooow that with school not too far around the corner, it’s time to think about those quick and easy weeknight meals. Campbell’s has you covered with SO many great dinner options made with only a few simple products!
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Winner, winner, SPEEDY dinners!
Today….we’re throwing Prego Italian Sauce and Swanson Chicken Broth into everyone’s beloved mac ‘n’ cheese. Along with some extra-EXTRA cheese and pepperoni goodness. In under 30 minutes. (yeaaaa!)
Whoa, baaaaaby…can we all break for a quick second so I can get my head to stop spinning? Thanks.
Seriously, Monday is begging for you to eat ALL this mac. With stretchy pants on and XXL forks in hand.
I claim no responsibility should you fall into a pizza + macaroni coma. ♥
The way I see it, this is just a real WINNER of a ‘pizza’ dinner.
Q: Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the pizza mac ‘n’ cheese! 😉
Pepperoni Pizza Mac ‘n’ Cheese
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup Swanson Chicken Broth
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups plus 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 3/4 cup Prego Italian Sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb spiral pasta cooked according to package instructions
- 1 medium green pepper thinly sliced
- 2 oz turkey pepperoni
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in flour until smooth. Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth, then add milk and cream. Stir sauce occasionally over medium heat until just simmering and slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups cheese, italian sauce, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Place cooked pasta in a greased 9x13 baking pan. Pour cheese sauce over top and stir to coat. Stir in green pepper and arrange pepperoni over top. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
- Bake macaroni at 350F 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Serve immediately, warm.
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Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Sarah, ohmygawd, girl. . this is brilliant!!! I want like 3 servings!
Sarah says
Haha! 3 servings sounds about right to me. 😀 Thanks Alice!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Pizza and pasta were meant to be together, Sarah! This looks absolutely incredible! I love that you used chicken broth in here. Sounds like it gives this dish so much flavor! And carbs are definitely needed for a Monday! Yum!
Sarah says
Thanks Gayle. This mac ‘n’ cheese is totally up your alley, girlie! You must try it. 🙂
Heather - Butter & Burlap says
Uhm, this pepperoni mac and cheese is a stroke of genius! You can retire now because this is seriously the end all be all. How did you create such amazingness!!!??! I’m in awe of your work. And now… I want to dive in and devour it!
Sarah says
Haha! Heather, your comments always make me giggle! You are seriously so sweet, girl! Thanks for all the love! xoxo
Katalina @ Peas and Peonies says
This is the best way to enjoy mac n cheese and also satisfy a pizza craving! Love it!
Sarah says
Totally the best way! 😉 Thanks Katalina!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
What a wonderful twist on mac and cheese! I want to pick all those pepperoni slices off and eat them! 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks Christin!!
Kait @ Our Foodie Appetite says
Yeahhhh, so this looks delicious! I love the salty punch that the pepperoni gives it! I’m going to be trying my hand at this recipe soon. Thanks!
Sarah says
Let me know how this mac ‘n’ cheese turns out if you try it, Kait! 🙂
Emily says
What a smart idea! This would please everyone in my house and save me so much time, too. I can’t wait to try this, I have Swanson broth and Prego sauce in my pantry right now! #client
Sarah says
It totally pleases even the most pickiest of eaters! Thanks Emily!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
Mac n cheese and pepperoni pizza is the best combo EVER! I’m loving this, Sarah! Pass me a plate.
Sarah says
Totally a killer combo that just cannot be beat! 😉 Thanks Jen!
Danielle says
I’m obsessing over this mac ‘ cheese right now, Sarah! Seriously! My two favorite comfort foods combined into one. Pinning 🙂
Sarah says
This sounds right up you alley, Danielle! Thanks for the pin. 🙂
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Love this pizza twist on mac and cheese! It looks SO comforting and delicious! My stretchy pants are on and I’m ready to dig in 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks Kelly!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
This recipe combines my two favourite Italian meals – pizza and pasta! Drooling now.
Sarah says
Totally a winning combo, right?? Thanks Thaila!
Stewart says
The pizza pasta sounds great and want to try. You don’t mention when to add the extra half cup of cheese however. Thanks!
Sarah says
Sorry about that! Fixed the recipe to include the remaining cheese.