Description
Get ready for a frightfully delicious twist on a classic favorite with this Halloween Mac & Cheese! This spooky green dish combines the creamy goodness of sharp Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses with a playful splash of vibrant food coloring, making it the perfect addition to your Halloween festivities. Whether you’re hosting a themed gathering or looking for a fun family dinner, this easy recipe is sure to please kids and adults alike. Serve it straight from the skillet for a delightful presentation that adds to the Halloween spirit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 10–15 drops green food coloring
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually add whole milk, whisking until smooth. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat; stir in Cheddar and Monterey Jack until melted and creamy.
- Add salt, black pepper, and green food coloring; mix until evenly colored.
- Stir in drained macaroni until well-coated with the cheese sauce.
- Serve immediately from the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg