Rib Cage Mac & Cheese
A fun and spooky twist on classic mac and cheese, perfect for Halloween parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz Elbow Macaroni
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Milk
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Flour
- 1 cup Bread Crumbs
- 1 can Crescent Roll Dough
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook elbow macaroni until al dente (7-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add flour to make a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Add cheddar cheese to the mixture and stir until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Mix cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and shape it into rib-like forms.
- In a baking dish, layer macaroni and cheese, then position the shaped dough on top.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the dish and bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese or add proteins and vegetables for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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