Pepperoni Pizza Mac and Cheese

Garlic-Roasted Broccoli
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Ingredients

  • 1 (7-oz) pkg elbow macaroni
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups milk
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • ½ (3.5-oz) pkg sliced pepperoni
  • ½ (14-oz) jar pizza sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking occasionally, until thickened and bubbly.
  3. Remove from heat, and whisk in 1 cup cheese until melted. Stir in cooked pasta. Spoon half of mixture into a lightly greased 1½-quart baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
  4. Top with three-fourths of pizza sauce, ½ cup cheese, and half of pepperoni. Spoon remaining pasta mixture over pepperoni, and top with remaining pepperoni; drizzle with remaining pizza sauce.
  5. Bake 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly; sprinkle with ½ cup cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 crown broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss together broccoli, garlic, and oil on a rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until crisp-tender.

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