Description
A fun, green-colored macaroni and cheese dish suitable for Halloween parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Green food coloring (gel preferred)
- Black olive slices for eyes
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 to 7 minutes. Do not boil.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Add the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in enough green food coloring until you achieve a bright, monster-like green color.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to coat everything evenly.
- Transfer the mac and cheese to a serving dish. Arrange black olive slices on top to look like monster eyes. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a baked version, transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Use gel food coloring for a more intense color without thinning the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 23
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: Halloween, Monster Mac and Cheese, Green Macaroni, Party Food, Cheese Sauce