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Stay Healthy This Halloween

Oct 31, 2019

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Stay Healthy This Halloween

Get your kids to eat something other than candy this Halloween.

Every parent knows how tricky it is to get their kids to sit down and actually eat dinner on Halloween.   With all the excitement and candy to come, it's easy to see why.   The best way to entice your kids to eat an actual meal is by serving up something yummy and just spooky enough to catch their interest.   This is why this festive take mac and cheese is the perfect recipe to try.

Toxic Waste Mac and Cheese

Serves: 6 Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon dry mustard powder
  • 1/16 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • green food coloring
  • 1-pound dry pasta, cooked and drained
  • 1 head fresh cauliflower, cut and steamed
Directions:
  1. Melt butter in a large pan over medium-low heat.
  2. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Simmer, stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Pour in the milk and whisk to combine and remove all lumps.
  4. Add the salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, and mustard, stir to combine.
  5. Continue cooking until mixture starts to simmer, 6 to 8 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and add the grated cheese. Stir until melted and completely combined.
  7. Add the drained spinach, stir to combine. Add a few drops of green food coloring if desired.
  8. Add the drained pasta and stir until completely coated.
  9. Stir in the steamed cauliflower, and serve immediately.
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