Mac and Cheese Pizza
by Sommer Collier — last updated on Apr 10, 2025 
Mac and Cheese Pizza is a kid-friendly recipe the whole family will love. It’s made with roll-out dough and boxed macaroni for a quick, easy, delicious, and FUN dinner!
Sommer’s Recipe Notes
What child doesn’t love a hot slice of cheese pizza or a bowl of All-American mac & cheese?! Here, we’ve combined the two for a super easy midweek dinner.
Why You’ll Love This Mac and Cheese Pizza
- Quick Pantry Staples– Although I normally like to make macaroni and cheese from scratch, as well as homemade pizza, this is a great place to use those handy quick store-bought products.
- Toppings Galore – Keep it simple with macaroni and cheese as the main topping, sprinkle on mini pepperonis or bacon bits, or load on ALL the tasty ‘za toppings you love!
- Family-Friendly to the Max – Again, this is Macaroni. And. Cheese. Pizza. What else needs to be said?
Mac and Cheese Pizza is a surefire winner with all of the kids and young at heart!
Ingredients and Tips
- Roll out Pizza Crust – Or homemade pizza dough thawed and rested on the counter.
- Macaroni and Cheese – Use a 7.25 oz. box of your fave mac n’ cheese.
- Pizza sauce – Your choice of tomato or Alfredo sauce for super cheesiness.
- Cheese – sharp cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese – shredded
- Toppings – Here we have one pizza with just cheese and scallions, and another with scallions and mini pepperonis.
- Spices – Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Milk and butter – Most boxed mac and cheese brands require ¼ cup milk and ¼ cup butter to prepare. Make sure you have these on hand as well!
How to Make Mac and Cheese Pizza
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Serving Suggestions
This Mac and Cheese Pizza has layers of chewy and crisp dough, tomato sauce, cheesy macaroni, and loads of toppings… So it’s basically a meal in each slice!
I like to balance the yummy heaviness of this comfort food with a fresh salad. A Caesar salad or simple green salad are both easy to whip up while the ‘za cools.
You can also serve it up with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, marinara, or buffalo wing sauce on the side for extra flavor.
Variations
- Toppings – Go wild on toppings your favorite toppings, from cooked ground beef and sausage to fresh veggies like sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, onion, and olives.
- Gluten-free – Use a gluten-free roll-out pizza crust and GF boxed macaroni and cheese.
- Dairy-free – Swap dairy ingredients with your fave melty plant-based “cheese” and vegan boxed mac n cheese.
- BBQ- Swap the pizza sauce for BBQ sauce for a tangy and sweet twist!
- Homemade pizza dough – Have a bit more time? Make the pizza dough from scratch!
- White sauce – Skip the pizza sauce and use a white garlic sauce or a light spread of ricotta cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
Shredded mozzarella is, of course, the classic cheese for pizza. Cheddar cheese adds even more flavor and compliments the mac and cheese. They’re wonderfully melty and delicious together!
Leftover pizza keeps well for up to 3 days. Let slices cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge.
You can bake slices in the oven for 10 minutes at 350°F.
However, if you have one, I highly recommend you reheat pizza in the air fryer.
Easy Mac and Cheese Pizza Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated roll-out pizza crust 14-16 oz
- 1 box macaroni and cheese 7.25 oz*
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/3 cup mini pepperoni slices optional (or cooked bacon pieces)
- 1/3 cup chopped scallions
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Move one rack to the lowest position. Set out a large baking sheet.
- Place a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a boil. Prepare the boxed macaroni according to the package instructions, including the necessary butter and milk. Once prepared, taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Turn off the heat and set aside.
- Meanwhile, roll the refrigerated pizza dough out on the baking sheet. Spread a very thin layer of pizza sauce over the surface of the crust, leaving a 1-inch rim around all edges.
- Once the mac and cheese is ready, evenly spoon it over the pizza sauce, gently spreading into an even layer.
- Sprinkle sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top of the macaroni. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning. If using, sprinkle mini pepperonis (or cooked bacon) over the top of the pizza.
- Bake the pizza on the lowest rack for 15 to 20 minutes, until the crust is golden around the edges and the cheese is molten. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped scallions. Cut and served warm.
Easy to make and enjoy , very delicious , thanks
this is a game changer – my two favorite dishes in one meal. thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe
This was absolutely fabulous and my kids went crazy for it!!
I have my dinner idea for tonight!! The kids are going to LOVE it! Thanks for the recipe!
Mac cheese and pizza in one, the best of two worlds! My 2 year old LOVED it, thank you for the awesome recipe.