Halloween Mac and Cheese (Monster Mac)
A creamy, cheesy mac and cheese with a spooky green slime sauce and edible eyeballs. Perfect for Halloween dinner before the candy rush!
Servings: 2
Calories: 367kcal
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Blender or food processor
- Microwave-safe bowl or skillet
- Sharp knife
- Straw or small cutter
Ingredients
- 1 box of Mac and Cheese and all the ingredients you need to make it
- 4 cups of fresh baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons of water
- 1 cheese stick
- 4 black olives
- Pinch of salt and Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions, then stir in the cheese packet, butter, and milk until creamy.
- Place spinach in a microwave-safe bowl with water. Heat for 2 minutes until wilted. Let cool slightly.
- Blend spinach with a splash of water until smooth. Stir into the mac and cheese until it turns green.
- Slice the cheese stick into rounds. Use a straw to cut a small hole in each slice. Insert an olive slice for a “pupil.”
- Scoop mac and cheese into bowls and top with the eyeballs before serving.
Notes
- For brighter color, add more spinach puree.
- Use mozzarella string cheese for best eyeball effect.
- Add shredded chicken for a heartier dinner.
- Serve in a Halloween cauldron dish for party vibes.
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 5660IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg
