Spooky Ghost Mac and Cheese: An Easy, Cheesy Halloween Treat
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Delight in this Spooky Ghost Mac and Cheese, a fun and festive dish perfect for Halloween gatherings!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add flour and stir for about a minute to create a roux.
- Slowly whisk in milk and continue stirring until the mixture thickens.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the shredded cheese until melted.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni and mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and place sliced olives on top to create ghost faces.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.
Notes
- This dish is great for using any leftover cheese and pasta.
- Feel free to add other toppings like breadcrumbs for crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg