Halloween Orange Cheddar Mac Wraps (Print View)

Cheddar macaroni wrapped in tortillas for a festive, handheld Halloween snack bursting with creamy flavor.

# Components:

→ Pasta

01 - 250 grams elbow macaroni

→ Cheese Sauce

02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
04 - 400 milliliters whole milk
05 - 200 grams orange cheddar cheese, grated
06 - 30 grams cream cheese
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Wraps

10 - 6 large flour tortillas

→ Optional Toppings

11 - 50 grams extra orange cheddar, grated
12 - Chopped fresh chives or parsley
13 - Black sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook the elbow macaroni until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and reserve.
02 - While the pasta is cooking, melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the all-purpose flour and whisk for one minute to create a smooth roux.
03 - Gradually whisk in the whole milk until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, approximately 3-4 minutes.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in the grated orange cheddar cheese and cream cheese until fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
05 - Flavor the cheese sauce with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
06 - Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring gently until all pasta is thoroughly coated.
07 - Gently warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until they are pliable and easy to roll.
08 - Spoon a generous portion of the cheesy macaroni mixture onto the center of each warm tortilla. Sprinkle with additional grated orange cheddar and your chosen optional toppings.
09 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll up tightly, similar to a burrito.
10 - For a crispier texture, place the rolled wraps seam-side down in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
11 - Slice the wraps in half and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses everyday pantry ingredients with a festive twist
  • Perfect make ahead meal for Halloween parties
  • Kid friendly but sophisticated enough for adults too
  • Customizable with your favorite toppings
02 -
  • Perfect for busy Halloween nights when you need a substantial meal before trick or treating
  • Can be made ahead and reheated making party preparation easier
  • Portable design means kids can eat while walking if necessary
  • Provides a balanced meal with protein and carbohydrates for sustained energy
03 -
  • Always grate your own cheese rather than using pre shredded varieties which contain anti caking agents that can make your sauce grainy
  • Let your mac and cheese cool slightly before filling tortillas to prevent them from becoming soggy
  • If serving to young children allow wraps to cool thoroughly as the cheese filling retains heat longer than you might expect
  • For extra Halloween flair use a cookie cutter to cut jack o lantern shapes from thin slices of cheddar cheese and place on top before serving

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