Mac And Cheese Crusted Pizza

• 1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni
• 4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 2 cups), divided
• 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 3/4 cup), divided
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup panko (Italian-style breadcrumbs)
• 1 1/4 cup pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup sauteed mushrooms
• 3 ounces sliced pepperoni
• Optional Toppings: Fresh basil, crushed red pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400u0b0F. Prepare pasta according to package directions, adding 1 tablespoon of the kosher salt to boiling water. While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium. Whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and whisk in pepper and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.
2. Add milk-flour mixture, Cheddar, 1 cup of the mozzarella, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan to cooked pasta, and stir until well combined. Stir in eggs and panko. Evenly spread macaroni mixture in a 16-inch pizza pan lightly coated in cooking spray. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan over macaroni mixture. Bake in preheated oven until lightly golden around edges and on top, 20 to 25 minutes.

elbow macaroni, kosher salt, unsalted butter, allpurpose, milk, black pepper, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, pizza sauce, sautueed mushrooms, pepperoni, fresh basil

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/mac-n-cheese-crusted-pizza (may not work)