Witch’s Cauldron Mac and Cheese
This spooky version of mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy, and dyed in eerie colors, topped with olive 'eyeballs' for a fun Halloween meal!
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta (elbows or Halloween-themed shapes)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk (whole milk works best)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- as needed food coloring (green or purple gel works best)
- 1 pack mozzarella balls (for eyeballs)
- 1 cup black olive slices (for eyeballs)
- to taste breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
- as needed edible glitter or sprinkles (for a magical touch)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to form a roux and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually add the milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Stir until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
- Reduce heat and stir in the cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add gel food coloring to the cheese sauce until desired color is achieved.
- Combine the drained pasta with the cheese sauce, stirring until coated. If baking, transfer to a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake at 350°F for 10–15 minutes.
- Press a black olive slice into each mozzarella ball and place on top of the mac and cheese before serving.
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Notes
This dish is perfect for Halloween parties and is sure to impress!