Description
Creepy Crawler Mac and Cheese is a fun and spooky dish perfect for Halloween or any themed party, featuring pasta shaped like creepy crawlers and a creamy cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Edible gummy worms or spider candies for decoration
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, stirring to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, cooking until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, mixing well to combine.
- Transfer the mac and cheese to a serving dish and top with gummy worms or spider candies for decoration.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese sauce.
- Feel free to use different types of cheese for varied flavors.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg