Ingredients
– 2 cups ghoul-gheroni pasta (or any pasta shape of your choice)
– 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
– ¼ cup all-purpose flour
– 3 cups whole milk
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– ½ teaspoon paprika
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 cup “ghoulish” toppings (like crushed potato chips or fried onions)
Instructions
Creating your own Ghoul-gheroni and Cheese is simple if you follow these easy steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking later.
2. Cook Pasta: In a large pot, boil water and cook the ghoul-gheroni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Make Cheese Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until lightly golden.
4. Add Milk: Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring until the mixture thickens.
5. Incorporate Spices: Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the cheese sauce for added flavor.
6. Add Cheese: Remove the sauce from heat and add the cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. Stir until melted and smooth.
7. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked ghoul-gheroni pasta to the cheese sauce, mixing well to combine all ingredients.
8. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, making sure to spread it evenly.
9. Add Ghoulish Toppings: Top the pasta with your choice of ghoulish toppings, such as crushed potato chips or fried onions, to give a crunchy texture.
10. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
11. Cool and Serve: Allow the dish to cool for a few minutes before serving to prevent burns.
By following these steps, you’ll produce a deliciously cheesy and fun dish that will be the star of any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Fat: 24g
- Protein: 22g