Ghoul Mac and Cheese with Green Spinach Sauce
Mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food—warm, creamy, and soul-satisfying. But when Halloween comes around, why not give it a spooky twist? Enter u003cstrongu003eGhoul Mac and Cheese with Green Spinach Sauceu003c/strongu003e: a frightfully fun, creamy pasta dish with a vibrant green sauce made from spinach and herbs.
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (or any small pasta shape)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk (warm)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese (for extra creaminess)
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley (optional, for flavor u0026 color)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A pinch of nutmeg (optional, for warmth)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional decorations: sliced black olives (for “eyeballs”), mozzarella balls, cherry tomato halves
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Spinach Puree: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Transfer to a blender, add basil/parsley (if using), and blend until smooth.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour to create a roux. Gradually whisk in warm milk until smooth and thickened.
- Add Cheese: Stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
- Add Spinach Puree: Mix in the green spinach puree until fully combined, adjusting seasoning with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Combine with Pasta: Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until evenly coated in the spooky green mixture.
- Decorate u0026 Serve: Garnish with mozzarella “eyeballs” topped with sliced olives, or add cherry tomato “ghoul eyes” for a Halloween touch.