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A vibrant plate of Monster Mac and Cheese featuring swirling orange and green cheese toppings, shaped to resemble a spooky monster face with googly eyes, served on a rustic wooden table with a hint of pumpkin and cobweb decorations, textures of creamy cheese sauce, crispy baked edges, and colorful pasta noodles.

Spooky Monster Mac and Cheese for Halloween

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A creamy, cheesy pasta dish with spooky Halloween-themed garnishes, perfect for a fun and comforting dinner.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

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

  1. Cook 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 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, stirring until melted and creamy.
  5. Divide cheese sauce into two bowls. Mix food coloring gels into each bowl to create orange and green cheese sauces.
  6. 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.
  7. 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