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A vibrant Halloween-themed plate featuring a large serving of creamy monster mac and cheese. The dish is decorated with green and orange food coloring, shaped into monster faces with edible eyes, surrounded by Halloween decorations like little pumpkins and spooky cake toppers. The textures are cheesy, gooey, and inviting, with colorful sprinkles and themed garnishes adding playful touches.

Monster Mac and Cheese for Halloween Fun

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A cheesy, gooey macaroni and cheese dish transformed into spooky monsters with colorful toppings and playful presentation.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Food coloring (green and orange)
  • Edible eyes or candy eyes
  • Black olives or olive slices for facial features

Instructions

  1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Gradually whisk in milk, continue stirring until smooth and thickened.
  4. Add cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
  5. Add food coloring to half of the cheese mixture for fun colors.
  6. Combine cooked macaroni with the cheesy sauces, mixing well.
  7. Transfer to serving plates. Decorate with edible eyes, olives, and other face features to create monsters.

Notes

  • You can mix different food colors for more vibrant monsters.
  • Use candy eyes or small edible decorations for the eyes.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Boiling, simmering, decorating
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 380 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg
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