Macaroni & Cheese Pizza

1. Preheat the oven to 450˚F and arrange the oven racks toward the center. Prepare cheese. Shred Dubliner and white cheddar cheese using a box grater.

2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add elbow macaroni and cook to al dente according to package directions (about 6-7 minutes). Strain and rinse thoroughly. Set aside.

3. Meanwhile, place pizza in the oven directly on the oven rack and bake for 17-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

4. Return the pot to the burner and heat over medium. Add butter, milk, and salt and pepper. Bring to a low simmer.

5. Once warm, add ½ the grated cheese, and stir until completely melted. Add remaining ½ of cheese, setting aside about ½ cup for later. Stir until completely melted and silky smooth.

6. Add cooked macaroni to the melted cheese mixture, and stir until evenly coated.

7. Note: if the cheese is stringy, keep the pan over low heat and add more butter, 1 tablespoon at a time until the macaroni and cheese is creamy.

8. Spoon the macaroni and cheese over the cooked pizza and top with the reserved ½ cup of cheese. Turn the oven to broil on high and place the pizza on the rack closest to the top. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

9. Remove from the oven, top with parsley, and cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing into squares and enjoying!

Are you planning to grill your pizza? Grill pizza according to charcoal or gas grilling instructions. Allow pizza to cool 10 minutes and top with remaining ingredients.