Ingredients
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- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Food coloring gels (orange, green)
- Edible googly eyes
- Optional: paprika or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Divide cheese sauce into two bowls. Mix food coloring gels into each bowl to create orange and green cheese sauces.
- Toss cooked pasta with orange cheese sauce, then spoon onto a serving plate. Drizzle with green cheese sauce to create a spooky face or design.
- Decorate with edible googly eyes to give your monster face a fun expression.
Notes
- Feel free to add extra spooky decorations like eyes or edible slime for more fun.
- Use different food coloring gels for varied vibrant effects.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg