Description
A fun and spooky twist on classic mac and cheese, perfect for Halloween!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green food coloring
- Black plastic spiders for decoration (ensure they are non-toxic and removed before eating)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, following package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Cheese Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, forming a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring no lumps form. Cook until the mixture thickens.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
- Color the Sauce:
- Add a few drops of green food coloring to the cheese sauce and mix well. Adjust the amount of coloring until you achieve the desired spooky green hue.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce:
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve:
- Transfer the green mac and cheese to a serving bowl.
- Decorate the top with black plastic spiders to enhance the spooky effect. Remember to remove them before eating!
Notes
- For a creamier texture, consider adding a bit more milk or a splash of cream.
- If desired, stir in cooked broccoli florets for added nutrition and a textural contrast.
- Use caution with the food coloring; add gradually to avoid an overly intense color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg