Best Mac & Cheese Pizza Bites Recipe - How To Make Mac & Cheese Pizza Bites

Step 1Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 400°. Cut a slit into the center of 18 pepperoni slices and slide into holes of 2 standard 12-cup muffin tins. Chop remaining 4 slices of pepperoni into small pieces.

Step 2In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and whisk until golden. Slowly pour milk in while whisking. Add heavy cream, garlic powder, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 3Add mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan and stir until cheese is melted.

Step 4In another large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, 7 minutes. Reserve about 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

Step 5Add 2 Tbsp. pasta water to cheese sauce and stir to combine. Add pasta and toss to coat. Add more pasta water as necessary to loosen sauce.

Step 6Spoon macaroni into pepperoni cups. Top with about 2 Tbsp. Parmesan and chopped pepperoni.

Step 7Bake until tops are golden and macaroni feels firm, 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 8Remove cups from tin and top with basil and remaining 2 Tbsp. Parmesan before serving.

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