Looking for a Halloween dinner that’s equal parts spooky and silly? This Monster Mac and Cheese has you covered. It’s your favorite creamy, cheesy comfort food—turned bright green and topped with candy eyes for a fun little fright. Kids love it, adults can’t resist it, and it’s ridiculously easy to throw together. Honestly, it might be the most fun you’ll ever have making mac and cheese!
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Monster Mac and Cheese
I adore mac and cheese. It is the first thing that comes to mind when I want comfort food. There’s also something nostalgic about boxed mac and cheese. It’s just easy, right?
Now, you can have that same mac and cheese…Halloween style! Seriously, all you need is to turn that yellow into green and add some funny candy eyes, and voila. You have Monster Mac and Cheese!
Why You’ll Love This Mac and Cheese
- The KIDS will love it
- It’s everyone’s favorite old-school mac and cheese
- It’s ready quickly, and the kids can help make it
- It’s yummy!
What You’ll Need
You only need to gather a few ingredients to make this tasty comfort food!
- box of mac and cheese
- butter
- milk or cream
- green food coloring
- assorted candy eyes
Note: Always check the recipe card for a full list of ingredients, amounts, and steps.
How to Make Monster Mac and Cheese
This cute Halloween dinner is so simple and takes no time to throw together!
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the mac & cheese pasta and cook for 7-8 minutes, or until tender.
- Drain the water and return the pasta to the pot.
- Stir in the cheese packet, butter, and milk. Continue stirring until the butter is melted and the cheese is fully combined with the pasta.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring and stir until the pasta reaches your desired shade of green. Add more drops if needed.
- Spoon the pasta into a serving bowl and top with candy eyes.
- Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks – Monster Mac and Cheese
• This is best served hot and fresh.
• Monster Mac and Cheese can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave.
• If you know ahead of time you need to store leftovers, wait to put the candy eyes on that portion until you’re ready to serve it.
Want to Change it Up?
To change this recipe up, try different shades of green food coloring or even different colors altogether. Just depends on what color you want your monster! Also, you can get creative with your toppings. You don’t want them too big (especially if they’re candy) since this is a savory dish.
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Monster Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 box of mac & cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- green food coloring
- assorted candy eyes
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the mac & cheese pasta and cook for 7-8 minutes, or until tender.1 box of mac & cheese
- Drain the water and return the pasta to the pot.
- Stir in the cheese packet, butter, and milk.1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup milk or cream
- Continue stirring until the butter is melted and the cheese is fully combined with the pasta.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring and stir until the pasta reaches your desired shade of green. Add more drops if needed.green food coloring
- Spoon the pasta into a serving bowl and top with candy eyes.assorted candy eyes
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutritional information accuracy not guaranteed.
