Halloween Mac and Cheese: A Spooky, Delicious Twist!
A spooky and delicious twist on traditional mac and cheese, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for GF version)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Black food coloring (optional)
- Halloween-themed toppings (e.g., gummy worms, candy eyes)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbly.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Add the cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; stir until the cheese is melted.
- If desired, add black food coloring to achieve a spooky color.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni and mix well.
- Serve with Halloween-themed toppings for a festive touch.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta and flour.
- Feel free to adjust the cheese type for different flavors.
- Make it extra spooky with themed decorations on top.