Spook-tacular Halloween Monster Mac and Cheese
Spook-tacular Halloween Monster Mac and Cheese is a delightful twist on the classic comfort food that brings fun and festivity to your Halloween table. This creamy, cheesy dish is not only visually appealing with its vibrant colors but also incredibly easy to prepare. Topped with playful pretzel rods, it’s perfect for impressing guests of all ages at any spooky gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 pretzel rods (for decoration)
- Green food coloring (a few drops)
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour for about a minute until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the milk until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. If desired, add green food coloring for a spooky hue.
- Mix the drained macaroni with the cheese sauce until fully coated.
- Transfer half into a serving dish and decorate with pretzel rods as monster legs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg