Halloween Monster Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food to creep into your Halloween spread.
Whether you’re planning a festive Halloween lunch or dinner, this cheesy pasta dish will be the star of your menu.
With its eerie green hue and playful touches, it’s the perfect Halloween side dish to pair with all your spooky treats, fun Halloween dinner ideas, and even those ghoulish Halloween appetizers.
And don’t forget to serve it alongside some spine-chilling, spooky Halloween desserts to complete your meal.
This semi-homemade mac and cheese recipe is not only easy to whip up but also brings a savory twist to your Halloween party.
This quick and easy 15-minute recipe is perfect for when you want a festive dish without spending hours in the kitchen.
Get ready to dive into a bowl of cheesy, creepy goodness that’s as delicious as it is fun!
Halloween Monster Mac and Cheese Ingredients
To create this hauntingly delicious dish, you’ll need just a few simple ingredients that pack a big punch in flavor and fun:
- Box Mac and Cheese: The base for our monster mac, bringing that rich and creamy comfort we all love.
- Butter: Adds extra creaminess and a silky texture to the cheese sauce.
- Green Food Coloring: Transforms ordinary mac and cheese into a spooky, green delight that’s perfect for Halloween.
- Plastic Spiders: For that extra creepy touch, making your dish look like it’s straight out of a monster’s lair!
Tips and Notes
Making Halloween Monster Mac and Cheese is super easy, but here are a few tips to ensure your dish is the talk of the night:
- Food Coloring Tip: Start with just a few drops of green food coloring and add more gradually until you reach your desired shade of monster green. Too much at once can make the color too intense.
- Spooky Garnishes: If you want to go beyond plastic spiders, try adding edible eyes or crushed black crackers on top to mimic dirt and give your dish an extra eerie vibe.
- Pasta Perfection: Make sure not to overcook the pasta; you want it tender but firm, so it holds up well when mixed with the cheese and food coloring.
How to Make Halloween Monster Mac and Cheese
- Start by bringing a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
- Add the pasta from your mac and cheese box to the boiling water.
- Cook the pasta for 12-13 minutes, or until it reaches the perfect tender texture.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- Mix in the cheese sauce packet and butter, stirring until the butter is completely melted and the pasta is evenly coated in cheesy goodness.
- Gradually add a few drops of green food coloring, stirring until the pasta turns a spooky shade of green.
- Spoon the mac and cheese into serving bowls, and top with plastic spiders for a creepy-crawly Halloween touch.
Storage
If you have any leftovers (though we doubt you will!), here’s how to store them:
- Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: To reheat, simply microwave or warm on the stove with a splash of milk to bring back the creaminess.
- Freeze: This dish isn’t ideal for freezing as the texture can change, but if needed, you can freeze it for up to a month. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
What to Serve with Halloween Monster Mac and Cheese
This spooky side pairs perfectly with a variety of Halloween-inspired dishes:
- Mummy Hot Dogs: A fun and easy finger food that kids and adults alike will love.
- Chicken Wings: Serve these crispy wings with a side of ranch or blue cheese for a crowd-pleasing combo.
- Pumpkin Soup: A warm, hearty soup to balance the cheesy goodness of your monster mac.
- Black Charcoal Lemonade: This striking drink adds a spooky twist to your dinner, with its deep black color and refreshing lemony taste.
- Poison Apple Martini: For the adults, this sinister-looking cocktail with its apple flavor and vibrant red hue is the perfect way to wash down your Halloween feast.
This Halloween Monster Mac and Cheese is sure to become a tradition at your Halloween celebrations, delighting both kids and adults with its fun appearance and comforting flavors.
Halloween Monster Mac and Cheese Recipe
Halloween Monster Mac and Cheese is the ultimate spooky comfort food for your festive spread. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this eerie, green-hued dish that’s both cheesy and fun. Perfect for Halloween lunch or dinner, it’s a hit with both kids and adults, making it the go-to side for your haunted feast.
Ingredients
- 1 box mac and cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- green food coloring
- candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Start by bringing a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
- Add the pasta from your mac and cheese box to the boiling water.
- Cook the pasta for 12-13 minutes, or until it reaches the perfect tender texture.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- Mix in the cheese sauce packet and butter, stirring until the butter is completely melted and the pasta is evenly coated in cheesy goodness.
- Gradually add a few drops of green food coloring, stirring until the pasta turns a spooky shade of green.
- Spoon the mac and cheese into serving bowls, and top with plastic spiders for a creepy-crawly Halloween touch.
Notes
- Food Coloring Tip: Start with just a few drops of green food coloring and add more gradually until you reach your desired shade of monster green. Too much at once can make the color too intense.
- Spooky Garnishes: If you want to go beyond plastic spiders, try adding edible eyes or crushed black crackers on top to mimic dirt and give your dish an extra eerie vibe.
- Pasta Perfection: Make sure not to overcook the pasta; you want it tender but firm, so it holds up well when mixed with the cheese and food coloring.
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 260Total Fat 16gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 2gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 23mgSodium 396mgCarbohydrates 25gFiber 1gSugar 5gProtein 5g
