Description
A fun and creepy Halloween-themed mac and cheese dish that is perfect for a spooky dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green food coloring
- Black olives (for decoration)
- Gummy worms (for decoration)
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Mix in a few drops of green food coloring until the desired color is achieved.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni and mix well.
- Transfer to a serving dish and decorate with black olives and gummy worms for a spooky effect.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of cheese for a cheesier flavor.
- For a vegetarian option, ensure the cheese is rennet-free.
- Can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg