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Bacon Mac & Cheese Pizza

Bacon Mac & Cheese Pizza

Bacon Mac & Cheese Pizza combines creamy mac and cheese with crispy bacon on a golden crust for the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for a fun twist on classic pizza night!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting time 3 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 large slices

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pizza dough 16 oz
  • 2 cups prepared mac & cheese
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Start by placing your pizza stone (if using) in the oven and preheating to 450°F. If you don’t have a stone, a regular baking sheet works fine – just don’t preheat it. Give your oven a good 20-30 minutes to fully heat up.
  • While the oven heats, let your pizza dough come to room temperature on your counter for about 30 minutes.
  • Mix the melted butter with minced garlic and Italian seasoning in a small bowl. This will be our flavor-packed crust coating.
  • On a lightly floured surface, stretch your dough into a 14-16 inch circle. Don’t use a rolling pin – gentle stretching with your hands keeps those nice air bubbles in the dough.
  • Transfer the dough to a pizza peel or the back of a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Brush the entire surface of the dough with your garlic butter mixture, getting right to the edges. This creates a protective barrier that helps prevent the crust from getting soggy.
  • Warm up your mac & cheese slightly in the microwave (about 30 seconds) – this helps it spread more easily. Drop spoonfuls all over the pizza and gently spread them out, leaving a 1/2 inch border for the crust.
  • Layer on about half the mozzarella and cheddar, then sprinkle on your crumbled bacon. Add the remaining cheese on top.
  • Finish with a dusting of Parmesan cheese around the edges of the crust.
  • Slide the pizza onto your preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the cheese is bubbly and spotted, and the crust is deep golden brown underneath.
  • Let the pizza rest for about 3 minutes after coming out of the oven – this helps the cheese set up so your toppings don’t slide off when you cut it. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if using, then slice and serve.