Description
Monster Mac and Cheese is the ultimate Halloween dish that combines fun and flavor in a whimsical way. This vibrant green mac and cheese, topped with playful candy eyeballs, transforms a classic comfort food into a festive centerpiece for your spooky gatherings. Perfect for busy parents or party hosts, this easy semi-homemade recipe is ready in just 18 minutes, making it an ideal choice for Halloween lunches or dinners. Its kid-friendly presentation is sure to delight both children and adults, creating a memorable dining experience that adds excitement to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Kraft mac and cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Green food coloring
- Candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook the macaroni from the Kraft mac and cheese box until tender (approximately 13 minutes).
- Drain the pasta using a colander and return it to the pot.
- Mix in the cheese packet and butter until melted and well combined.
- Add green food coloring gradually until achieving your desired hue.
- Serve in bowls topped generously with candy eyeballs for a spooky touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg