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Spook-tacular Halloween Monster Mac and Cheese

Spook-tacular Halloween Monster Mac and Cheese for Quick Fun

Enjoy a Spook-tacular Halloween Monster Mac and Cheese that's quick and fun for the whole family!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Mac and Cheese
  • 1 box Mac and Cheese Feel free to pick your favorite brand.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Can be substituted with olive oil for a lighter option.
For the Festive Touch
  • Green Food Coloring Use to achieve a fun, eerie hue!
  • Candy Eyeballs Can be substituted with other Halloween-themed decorations.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Spook-tacular Halloween Monster Mac and Cheese
  1. Start by bringing a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add a pinch of salt.
  2. Once boiling, add the pasta from your mac and cheese box. Cook for 12-13 minutes until al dente.
  3. Carefully drain the pasta in a colander and return it to the pot immediately.
  4. Stir in the cheese sauce packet and 4 tablespoons of butter over low heat until creamy.
  5. Gradually add green food coloring to the cheese mixture while stirring until you reach the desired hue.
  6. Spoon the mac and cheese into serving bowls and decorate with candy eyeballs or plastic spiders.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of milk for creaminess.

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