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Rib Cage Mac & Cheese

Creepy Rib Cage Mac & Cheese That Will Wow Your Guests

Experience a playful twist on mac and cheese with Rib Cage Mac & Cheese—a spooky yet family-friendly dish perfect for Halloween.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Macaroni Feel free to swap with gluten-free pasta
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Sharp cheddar recommended
  • 2 cups Milk Almond milk is a great dairy-free alternative
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Olive oil can be used for a lighter option
  • 4 tablespoons Flour Gluten-free flour can serve as a substitute
  • to taste Spices (e.g., garlic powder, salt) Adjust according to your taste preferences
For the Rib Cage Bones
  • 1 package Crescent Roll Dough Puff pastry works well too
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Cooked Bacon or Sausage Consider mixing in steamed broccoli or peas
  • 1 cup Additional Cheese Varieties Experiment with mozzarella or brie

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • medium saucepan
  • colander
  • baking dish
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Directions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, around 7–8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour and stir for about 1–2 minutes until a light blonde roux forms. Gradually add milk while whisking, then add cheddar cheese until creamy, about 5 minutes. Season with spices.
  3. Fold in the drained macaroni until evenly coated. Set aside.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Unroll crescent roll dough, press seams together, and cut into bone shapes. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Pour mac and cheese into a greased baking dish and layer crescent bone shapes on top. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  6. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This Rib Cage Mac & Cheese is perfect for Halloween gatherings. Assemble ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.

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