Ingredients
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- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Food coloring (green, orange, purple)
- Chopped colored bell peppers and olives for monster eyes and details
- Optional: spicy sausage or cooked ground beef
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then whisk in flour to make a roux.
- Add milk gradually, stirring until smooth, then bring to a simmer.
- Stir in shredded cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Add food coloring to cheese sauce to create spooky colors.
- Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni, mixing well.
- Serve in a bowl, topped with chopped peppers, olives, and other spooky decorations.
Notes
- You can add cooked sausage or ground beef for extra protein.
- Use different food colorings to customize the spooky effect.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop, Baking (optional for crispy topping)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg