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Monster Mac and Cheese

Monster Mac and Cheese: A Spooktacular Halloween Treat

Monster Mac and Cheese is a delightful, quick, and customizable dish that turns ordinary pasta into a vibrant Halloween treat in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 box Mac and Cheese Pasta Opt for gluten-free pasta if needed.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Margarine works well for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 drops Green Food Coloring Start with a few drops to avoid oversaturation.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Candy Eyeballs Feel free to use gummy worms or plastic spiders for variety.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Stirring spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Monster Mac and Cheese
  1. In a large pot, bring 4-6 quarts of water to a rolling boil over high heat. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Once the water is boiling, add your mac and cheese pasta. Stir occasionally and let it cook for 12-13 minutes, or until the pasta is tender but still al dente.
  3. After cooking, carefully drain the pasta in a colander and return it to the warm pot. Let it sit for about a minute.
  4. To the warm pasta, add the cheese sauce packet along with 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir constantly for about 2 minutes until the butter melts and the sauce combines seamlessly.
  5. Gradually stir in a few drops of green food coloring into the warm cheese sauce, mixing thoroughly. Keep adding drops until you reach your desired spooky hue.
  6. Spoon the spooky Monster Mac and Cheese into fun bowls and enhance the festive flair by decorating with candy eyeballs on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider serving it alongside ghostly garlic bread or other creative toppings.

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