Easy Halloween food ideas: Delightfully Spooky Monster Mac and Cheese
A fun and spooky take on a classic dish, this Monster Mac and Cheese is perfect for Halloween gatherings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup green food coloring
- 1 cup googly eyes (candy)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth.
- Add milk gradually, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until the cheese is melted.
- Mix in the cooked macaroni and green food coloring.
- Serve in bowls and top with googly eyes.
Notes
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of food coloring for a spookier effect!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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