Best Halloween Pumpkin Mac Cheese Recipes

HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN ALE MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Shred the sharp cheddar, coat with the flour and set aside to reach room temperature.
• Meanwhile, bring about 4 quarts of salted water to a rolling boil and add the rotini to it. Cook for about 7-8 mins for al dente.
• Drain, return to pot and drizzle with the olive oil, then serve in desired dish.
• While the pasta is cooking, over medium heat melt the butter, mix in the additional 2 tbsp flour, the paprika and turmeric and stir to form a roux.
• Slowly add and mix in the pumpkin ale.
• Remove from heat and begin adding the flour coated shredded cheddar cup by cup, slowly stirring it in as it melts. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately in a small dish next to the pasta and drizzle it over it table side.
• **Instructions for Alternative version (not using beer):
• Shred the cheddar cheese and set aside to reach room temperature.
• Meanwhile, bring about 4 quarts of salted water to a rolling boil and add the rotini to it. Cook for about 7-8 mins for al dente.
• Drain, return to pot and drizzle with the olive oil, then serve in desired dish.
• While the pasta is cooking, over medium low heat melt the butter and add cream, stir to combine well, wait until warmed through and hot to the touch and remove from heat.
• Add the shredded cheddar cup by cup, slowly stirring it in as it melts. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately in a small dish next to the pasta and drizzle it over it table side.

HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN DEVILED EGGS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Peel and slice hard boiled eggs lengthwise. Separate yolks into a separate bowl.
• Add mustard, mayonnaise, paprika, salt, and pepper to the yolks, and mix thoroughly.
• Fill a piping bag with the yolk mixture, and pipe into the empty egg whites.
• Sprinkle with paprika, and place a piece of chive to make it look like a pumpkin.
• Enjoy!

HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Follow the directions on the box of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner to prepare.
• Once made stir in pumpkin.

EASY PUMPKIN MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in whole wheat flour until combined. Stir in soy milk, pumpkin puree, and Cheddar cheese.
• Drain pasta and mix into the sauce. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

MAC-O'-LANTERN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Pour the evaporated milk in a medium saucepot and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Toss together the grated cheeses and cornstarch in a bowl until evenly coated, then add the mustard. Add the cheese mixture to the simmering evaporated milk and whisk constantly, being careful not to scald or scorch the bottom of the pot, until homogeneous and thickened, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of cheese sauce in a heatproof measuring cup.
• Add the sauce to the macaroni and season to taste. Reserve 1 cup mac 'n' cheese and stir the remaining mac 'n' cheese with the beaten eggs.
• Spray the inside of a Bundt pan with a liberal amount of cooking spray. Working quickly, spread the macaroni mixture into the pan and bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes.
• Microwave the reserved cup cheese sauce (or reheat gently on the stovetop) until pourable, 2 to 3 minutes, then add the orange food coloring until the desired orange color is achieved.
• Using a thin spatula, loosen the mac 'n' cheese from the sides of the Bundt. Turn out on a dish and fill the hole with the reserved cup mac 'n' cheese. Cover with the remaining orange cheese sauce. For extra effect, add the broccoli stem in the center. Serve immediately!

HALLOWEEN GREEN AND GOOEY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta for 8 min or according to package directions, until tender; drain well.
• Meanwhile in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; cook broccoli and onion until softened, about 3 minute Stir in nutmeg. Add milk and cream; cook stirring often, for 8 to 10 min or until slightly thickened and broccoli is tender. Stir in spinach and remove from heat.
• In a blender, in batches, or with an immersion blender, puree until smooth or desired consistency. Stir in macaroni to coat; stir in Canadian Cheddar and
• Parmesan cheese until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand for 5 min before serving. Serves 6.
• Tips:
• Slice up broccoli stems to use in soups or with dips.
• Add 2 cups (500 mL) diced grilled chicken or ham.
• Tip for the Adventurous:
• Substitute Canadian smoked Gouda or Gruyère for the Old Cheddar.
• Time Saving Tip:
• Make ahead and reheat, adding more milk if too thick.