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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Make Pepperoni Pizza Mac & Cheese
Recipe
Pepperoni Pizza Mac & Cheese
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.
Elizabeth Lampman says
Mac and cheese is always a family favorite. I am always looking for gluten free recopies to try.I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some this weekend.
Cat says
You had me at mac and cheese <3 But seriously, pepperoni pizza AND mac and cheese?! I am drooling! Sounds and looks amazing–I absolutely must try it!
susan5minutesformom says
What a tasty-sounding twist on traditional mac & cheese! Being able to make it in single servings portions is awesome for grab-and-go or comfort food cravings, too!
Kathy says
Wow, this looks amazing. I never would have even thought to make something like this. I will be trying this very soon. I think this will be a great dish for my family.
Kelly Hutchinson says
Wow! This looks so darn tasty and so easy to make. What a great meal, especially for my kids. They would love it!
Theresa says
You just really turned an ordinary dish into a gourmet looking meal here. I can’t wait to try it!
Kelly || Food, Fun & Faraway Places says
I am bit of a Mac & Cheese fanatic! This looks mouthwatering and such a good “spin” on a beloved favorite in my family! How is this not a regular staple, pepperoni WITH mac and cheese, couldn’t be more perfect.
Felicita Moncada says
Mac n Cheese AND Bacon? My two faves in one dish! I cannot wait to try this easy recipe. I am always looking for mac n cheese recipes because my daughter loves it. She is super picky so I love the combination for her!
Pam Wattenbarger says
This looks so good and I love that it is single serve. I know what my daughter will be getting for her lunch now. She is a huge mac and cheese fan.
Jaime says
Wow, what a great idea! I can’t believe I’ve never thought of this before. Sounds delicious. Thanks for the idea!