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Orange Mac & Cheese Jack-o’-Lantern Bowls: A Spooky Treat!

Orange Mac & Cheese Jack-o’-Lantern Bowls
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A fun and spooky twist on classic mac and cheese, served in jack-o’-lantern bowls for Halloween.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 small orange bell peppers

Instructions

  1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
  3. Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
  5. Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
  6. Cut the tops off the orange bell peppers and remove seeds to create bowls.
  7. Fill each bell pepper with the mac and cheese mixture.
  8. Use a knife to carve jack-o’-lantern faces on the outside of the peppers.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy your spooky treat!

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the cheese sauce.
  • These can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
  • Feel free to use different types of cheese for varied flavors.

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Find it online: https://howeats.com/orange-mac-and-cheese-jack-o-lantern-bowls-recipe/