Ghoul-gheroni and Cheese: The Creamiest, Spookiest Baked Mac and Cheese for Halloween
A fun and delicious take on baked mac and cheese, featuring gooey cheeses and playful ghost-shaped mozzarella for Halloween festivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb elbow pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10–12 slices mozzarella (for ghostly shapes)
- Sesame seeds or peppercorns (for eyes)
- Optional: Extra cheddar or breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente (7-8 mins). Drain.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, add flour to form a roux (cook 2 mins).
- Add the Milk: Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened (about 5 mins).
- Stir in Cheeses: Remove from heat, mix in cheddar and Parmesan until smooth. Season.
- Combine: Fold pasta into cheese sauce ensuring it’s well coated.
- Transfer to Casserole: Pour into a buttered dish and smooth the top.
- Prepare Ghosts: Cut mozzarella into ghost shapes and place on top. Add eyes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 mins until bubbly.
- Serve: Enjoy your spooky dish!
Notes
For a crispier topping, sprinkle extra cheese or breadcrumbs before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/ghoul-gheroni-and-cheese-recipe/
