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A vibrant plate of Monster Mac and Cheese with glowing orange and green food coloring, shaped into spooky monster faces with gooey melted cheese, served on a rustic wooden table with a dark background and playful Halloween-themed toppings

Monster Mac and Cheese: Spooky Halloween Comfort Food

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A playful, spooky take on classic macaroni and cheese, perfect for Halloween celebrations.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • Food coloring (orange and green)
  • Optional: plastic eyes, spooky toppings

Instructions

  1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth; cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted and creamy.
  5. Add food coloring to create spooky monster colors and mix well.
  6. Mix the cheese sauce with cooked pasta. Serve immediately with optional spooky toppings for extra fun.

Notes

  • Use different colored food dyes for fun variations.
  • Shape into monster faces with silicone molds or by arranging pasta on plates.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg
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