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Monster Mac and Cheese Recipe

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  • Author: Stacy
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Monster Mac and Cheese is a fun and spooky twist on the classic comfort food, perfect for Halloween or any playful meal. This recipe features creamy Kraft mac and cheese transformed into a vibrant green dish, topped with whimsical candy eyeballs to delight kids and adults alike.


Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 box Kraft mac and cheese
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • Green food coloring (a few drops)
  • Candy eyeballs (for decorating)

Instructions

  1. Boil Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the macaroni from the kraft mac and cheese box and cook for 13 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
  2. Drain Pasta: Carefully drain the water from the pasta using a colander, then return the pasta to the pot.
  3. Add Cheese and Butter: Pour in the cheese packet from the box and add 4 tablespoons of butter to the hot pasta. Stir well until the butter has melted and the cheese sauce has evenly coated the macaroni.
  4. Color the Mac and Cheese: Add a few drops of green food coloring to the mac and cheese. Stir thoroughly until the pasta is evenly tinted a vibrant green color.
  5. Serve and Decorate: Spoon the green mac and cheese into serving bowls. Top each bowl with candy eyeballs for a fun and spooky presentation.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of food coloring depending on how intense you want the green color.
  • Candy eyeballs can typically be found in the baking section of grocery stores or online specialty shops.
  • For a creamy texture, make sure to stir the cheese and butter into the hot pasta immediately after draining.
  • This recipe is great for Halloween parties or themed meals for kids.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 630 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg