Pepperoni Pizza meets Macaroni and Cheese in this super easy, one-pot dish the whole family will love. Two awesome comfort foods in one!
Who doesn’t love Pizza?! My daughter, that’s who.
And who doesn’t love mac n cheese?! Again, my daughter.
Like, what is going on???? I mean, she doesn’t hate either of them. But there is certainly no love loss. I think all those younger years at Kindergarten and birthday parties ruined her. Because, ya, it’s basically all they serve. It sort of ruined pizza for me, if I’m being honest. Although I got over it! Because…PIZZA.
Last week, I asked my Facebook readers, “What ingredient do you love so much, that if you see it used in a recipe, you’ll want to make it?” It was a really fun thread.
Not surprising, so many people said chocolate. A close second was cheese. Nothing specific – just cheese, in general. And many others said pasta. So, I’d say this recipe for Pepperoni Pizza Macaroni and Cheese is perfect for them!
It’s two classic comfort foods in one. Bonus that it’s super easy, quick, and only requires one pan – you know how much I hate cleaning!
Totally surprising, Haley LOVES this dish. Go figure. I guess she’s not crazy after all.
Other One Pot Mac N Cheese dishes you might enjoy!
- One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese – Belly Full
- Cheeseburger Macaroni – Belly Full
- Instant Pot Cauliflower Mac and Cheese – Well Plated
- Chicken Enchilada Mac and Cheese – Shugary Sweets
Check out the video and see how to make it!
Pepperoni Pizza Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup marinara pasta sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 5 ounce package mini pepperoni
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups dried macaroni pasta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the broth, marinara sauce, garlic powder, salt, and Italian seasoning. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Saute the onions until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add pepperoni to the pan and mix until wilted, about 1 minute. Add the red pepper flakes and combine.
- Give your broth mixture a quick stir and pour it into the pan. Bring to a boil and add the macaroni.
- Reduce the heat to medium, and cover. Continue cooking for 10-12 minutes, until the pasta is tender, stirring a few times to make sure the pasta isn’t sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- When the macaroni is done, sprinkle the grated cheeses on top. Stir until melted and serve immediately.
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I was skeptical mixing the broth and marinara together but by the time this was all finished, wow! Genius. And it tasted delicious. I’m inspired to try different combinations like sausage and pepperoni or Supreme!
I loved this recipe so much. I had some of the leftovers from my all cheese platter that i got from the gourmet box, and the cheese went so well with your pizza recipe! Loved it!
I made this last night and it tastes just like pizza! I loved it!! But I mean Mac-n -Cheese is the best thing ever.
I wish I had realized it doesn’t make much as a main dish and had double ingredients for the recipe.
It serves 4-5. I make it all the time for my family.
Ilike different recipes of Little in Kitchen and Taste of home and any. interest. thank Bonnie
Your daughter doesn’t like and cheese?!? Not even this amazing recipe?!? Please tell me she likes popcorn. ;)
Thanks for helping us kick off mac and cheese mania! xo
pretty darn genius! My girls will LOVE this!
Amy, you nailed it. This is so cool. I bet my kids would go crazy for this one.
Oh my gosh, what a great idea!! Love this!
With all that flavor, this has to be good. Can’t wait to try.
HOW is she your daughter? Mac and cheese is like a part of life. Seriously? Knife –> Heart.
On a lighter note, yum! How fun is this recipe?
Oh my gosh, oh my gosh <– exactly what my brain screamed when I opened this recipe page! My husband loves ALL THINGS PIZZA and I LOVE MAC AND CHEESE, it's like a perfect match made in heaven!
This is a seriously good flavor combo for Mac!
It is the mini pepperoni that take this from awesome to downright AMAZING.
Dannggg that looks awesome! I just made pizza casserole last night and was really pleased how it turned out. Definitely need to try this :)
A world/life without pasta and/or cheese would be very sad indeed! I can pretty much always be convinced to make a recipe based on it’s cheesiness. The more cheese the better obviously! Want to stick my face in this bowl.
Oh my goodness, as if mac & cheese isn’t comfort food enough, you add pizza? Brilliant!
You have taken two epic foods and turned them into one! This is a bowl of pure pizza and pasta glory.
This looks amazing!! I love pizza and macaroni and cheese, so this looks like one amazing combination!
Seriously, these mac & cheese posts are KILLING me. So much cheesy goodness! Those teeny pepperonis are adorable.
You just combined 2 favorites, need this for dinner soon!
I love the Italian twist on this!!! My husband would adore this version!
My kids want to move in with you! I will have to make this for my almost 9 year olds birthday, both of his fav foods in one!!
Oh wow! I can’t… I don’t even… I feel strongly that I need this Mac in my life. Yum!
Look at those little pepperonis! LOVE this
This is such a good idea!!! I bet you could change it up with your favourite pizza toppings too – I’m thinking some sliced black olives? :)
I feel the same. Cheese. Pasta. Who cares about the specifics. I want it! :D
And this sounds so so good! Way more fun than the regular stuff. :)