Mac & Cheese Pizza (Macaroni & Chizza)

The kid in me (and the kid in my house) will always love two things: mac & cheese and pizza.  This recipe uses both to create a creamy, gooey, yummy, combination of comfort food.  This recipe takes the term "comfort food" to a whole new level!  I present: The Mac & Cheese Pizza (or as my hubby likes to call it, "Macaroni and Chizza").

Ingredients:

• 1 tube refrigerated thin pizza crust (11 oz size)
• 2 macaroni & cheese cups (1 serving each) - I used "Bob Evans" refrigerated cups, but "Lean Cuisine" also makes frozen single-serving cups.  Prepared "Easy Mac" would also work.

Pan Insert to Use:  Full Round Pan

Servings:  2-4  (makes 2 pizzas)

Directions:
1.  Preheat grill.  If using the Xpress Platinum, preheat at setting 2.
2.  Spray full round pan insert with nonstick spray.
3.  Cut dough roll into 2 large halves and refrigerate one half for later use.

4.  Roll out remaining pizza dough and divide in half.  Press the first half into the full round pan insert.

5.  Prepare/warm macaroni and cheese in the microwave according to package directions.  Spread over pizza dough.

6.  Place pan insert into preheated grill and close lid.  Cook for about 15 minutes.  Repeat with second pizza.

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Parmesan Bagel Bake

Grilled Smoked Salmon Sandwich

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Hot Roast Beef on a Roll

Ham Salad Poppers

Grilled Tofu Sandwich

Italian Pepper and Egg Sandwich to Go

Hiker's Danish

Grilled Hot Chile Sandwiches

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Low-Carb Crustless Pizza Pocket

When I was a kid, I hated the crust on pizza.  It was always left on my plate long after I was done eating.  My kid is no different than I was.  She loves the ooey, gooey delicious "pizza" part of the pizza - and hates the crust.  That's sort of how this crustless pizza pocket was born.  It began as just a flat crustless pizza, but rolling it up made it easier to eat for smaller hands.  Of course, you could always keep this pizza flat if you like the traditional appearance of pizza.  This is also a great recipe when you don't have any pizza dough ready to go and just don't feel like preparing any.  It honestly doesn't get much quicker or easier than this!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• pepperoni slices

Pan Insert to Use: Base Unit

Servings: 1

Directions:
1. Preheat grill. If using the Xpress Platinum, preheat at setting 2.
2. Pour cheese into unit and spread evenly with spatula.  Top with pepperoni slices.

3.  Once the edges begin to brown (about 2-3 minutes), start to "roll" the pizza up.

4.  Continue rolling the pizza and when completely rolled, place on paper towels to drain for minute.

5.  Let cool slightly before eating.

Variations:
Try adding other pizza toppings, too!  Use a tomato-based sauce as a dip!

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