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    Home » Main Dishes » Pepperoni Pizza Mac & Cheese (a frozen Mac hack)

    LAST UPDATED: October 20, 2019 • FIRST PUBLISHED: August 15, 2017 By Toni Dash 34 Comments

    Pepperoni Pizza Mac & Cheese (a frozen Mac hack)

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    Frozen single-serve macaroni and cheese is a favorite in my household and offers a quick comfort food option. With just a few ingredients it is transformed into a whole new dish, Pepperoni Pizza Mac & Cheese. It takes no more time for this frozen mac hack and it will become a new favorite for school lunches and fast dinners alike.

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    White ceramic bowl of Pepperoni Pizza Mac Cheese

    This post is sponsored as part of Boulder Locavore’s ongoing partnership with Udi’s Gluten Free. All opinions are my own.

    We are big mac and cheese eaters and I’ll confess I don’t always make it from scratch. Busy kids, busy life, you know? The good news is that there are great gluten-free single serve mac and cheese options that my kids can make myself that taste great. I too love mac and cheese and appreciate having frozen single-servings in the freezer for some spur of the moment comfort food.

    Gluten-free Pepperoni Pizza Mac & Cheese in a white ceramic bowl

    Today I’m sharing a secret from a lazy mom (I’m actually not lazy at all but do love to be practical about the time I have on busier days; sound like I’m rationalizing?!). You can easily transform frozen mac and cheese into something completely different with little effort, getting a bit ‘wow’ for the end result. A favorite of ours is Pepperoni Pizza Mac and Cheese! Sound good? My son said it tastes like fresh pizza mac and cheese and I agree.

    My goal when turning regular mac and cheese into something new is that it won’t take any more time than preparing the mac and cheese does (that lazy thing again). This recipe includes chopped pepperoni, canned diced tomatoes with Italian seasoning, chopped fresh basil and a sprinkle of grated mozzarella (I buy it pre-grated; now I am really showing my lazy mom cards….). Mixed into the prepared (microwaved) single serve mac and cheese, it becomes a whole new dish.

    Single-serving Pepperoni Pizza Mac Cheese in white bowl

    With Udi’s Gluten Free single serve mac and cheese the macaroni comes out creamy with supple macaroni pasta that stays intact. If you didn’t know it was gluten-free you’d never guess it!

    Pepperoni Pizza Mac & Cheese is easy to make multiple portions quickly and feel great about serving up a wholesome gluten-free meal. It would be an excellent choice for lunchbox thermoses for back to school as well as a fast dinner.

    Creamy gluten-free Pepperoni Pizza Mac Cheese

    How to Make Pepperoni Pizza Mac & Cheese

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    White ceramic bowl of Pepperoni Pizza Mac Cheese

    Pepperoni Pizza Mac & Cheese

    Frozen single-serve macaroni and cheese is a quick, comfort food that cooks up in just a few minutes in the microwave.  Dress it up with favorite pepperoni pizza ingredients to transform it into something truly special without taking more time!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 420kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1 package Udi's Gluten Free Mac & Cheese (single serve)
    • 1/4 cup Canned diced Tomatoes with Italian Herbs drained
    • 1/4 cup Pepperoni chopped
    • 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil chopped
    • 1 tablespoon Grated Mozzarella Cheese

    Instructions

    • Prepare the single serve mac and cheese as instructed for the microwave on the package.
    • While the mac & cheese sits for the specified time after cooking, prepare and combine the tomatoes, pepperoni and fresh basil in a small bowl.  Stir in the mac & cheese and top with the mozzarella cheese.  Return to the microwave for 10-15 seconds to melt the mozzarella cheese and serve immediately.

    Notes

    If diced tomatoes with Italian herbs are not available, use regular canned diced tomatoes and sprinkle with a 1/2 teaspoon of Italian herbs (or to your taste).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Veronica Lee says

      September 02, 2017 at 8:06 am

      My family will love this! Yummmmm!

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    2. Myrah Duque says

      August 18, 2017 at 7:48 am

      5 stars
      This is such an easy and delicious meal! My hubby would be fascinated with it. Will make it this weekend.

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    3. Our Family World says

      August 17, 2017 at 11:47 pm

      5 stars
      This is a quick, easy and delicious meal to enjoy for those busy nights when I am pressed for time to make dinner. I have to get the ingredients together and keep them in stock. Thanks for the idea. What an awesome find.

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