ELF'S famous breakfast scene sees Buddy, played by Will Ferrell, enjoy a heaping plate of pasta mixed with a host of sweet treats.
Now, fans of the classic Christmas film want to know how to make their own Buddy the Elf Spaghetti.
How can I make Buddy the Elf Spaghetti?
Buddy the Elf Spaghetti combines pasta with loads of sweet treats to create a dessert-like meal that, if you're like Buddy the Elf, can be enjoyed for breakfast.
Food Network's recipe includes:
- Kosher salt
- One vanilla bean
- 12 ounces of spaghetti
- Four tablespoons of unsalted butter
- One-fourth cup of heavy cream
- One-fourth cup of chocolate syrup, plus more for drizzling
- One-fourth cup of pure maple syrup, plus more for drizzling
- Two tablespoons of sprinkles, plus more for topping
- Two chocolate toaster pastries, toasted and cut into squares
- Mini marshmallows for topping
- Candy-coated chocolates for topping
- Candy corn for topping
First, boil a medium pot of salted water. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add the halves of the pod to the pot. Add and cook the pasta.
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While the pasta and vanilla are cooking, heat the butter and heavy cream in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter melts.
Using a whisk, mix in the chocolate syrup, maple syrup, one-fourth teaspoon of salt, and one-half cup of pasta water. Bring to a simmer and lower the heat "until lightly syrupy" while the pasta cooks.
Then, save about one-fourth cup of the pasta water before draining the spaghetti and disposing of the vanilla bean halves.
Add the pasta to the skillet and toss it to coat in the sauce. If it seems dry, add a small amount of pasta water. Food Network notes that there should be "a thin film of syrupy sauce at the bottom of the skillet."
Add the sprinkles, using tongs to mix them evenly throughout the pasta.
Next, divide the meal into four bowls and drizzle with more chocolate and maple syrup before topping the dishes with the toaster pastry squares, more sprinkles, mini marshmallows, candy-coated chocolates, and candy corn.
Food Network notes that the meal should be served immediately.
Can I buy Buddy the Elf Spaghetti?
Elf fans can also make their own Buddy the Elf Spaghetti at home with HelloFresh's kit.
The kits will be available for online purchase on a "first-come, first-serve basis while supplies" last beginning December 4, 2023, at 12:25 p.m. EST.
Each kit costs $29.99 and includes two servings.
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The company initially sold Buddy the Elf Spaghetti during the 2022 holiday season and has brought it back due to its success.
HelloFresh states: "Get ready to dust off your elf hat, because Buddy The Elf Spaghetti, presented by HelloFresh, is back!
"After selling out in minutes last year, HelloFresh is once again releasing a limited number of festive meal kits – spruced up with some new holiday magic this year.
"So, don't be a cotton-headed ninny muggins – order your meal kit today and make this holiday season the most delicious one yet!"
It continues: "Known and loved by Elf enthusiasts from the South to the North Pole, the limited-edition HelloFresh Buddy the Elf Spaghetti meal kit features all the same sweet ingredients and a step-by-step recipe card needed to sleigh your breakfast, lunch or dinner.
"Plus, this year’s box also includes two Buddy the Elf aprons, two plates featuring the four Elf food groups and a plastic to-go bag – all to help unleash your inner elf this holiday season!"
Some restaurants are also offering Buddy's sugary creation as a special throughout the Christmas season, such as Miss Ricky's in Virgin Hotels Chicago.
The Illinois-based Italian eatery first served the holiday treat in 2018 in honor of the movie's 15th anniversary and is bringing it back for the 20th anniversary, per The Takeout.
According to the outlet, the dish is available from November 20 to December 31, 2023, for $16.
Virgin Hotels also offers a recipe for Buddy the Elf's Crispy Sweet Spaghetti from Executive Chef Mike Alaridi.
How can I watch Elf?
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Elf has returned to select theaters across North America and the UK during the 2023 holiday season, as Warner Bros. Discovery announced.
It first returned to theaters on November 17 and will also be available on multiple TV channels and streaming services.
AMC will be playing the hit film throughout December. Fans can also stream Elf via Hulu and Max.
Fans can visit New York City's Empire State Building for screenings of the movie on December 3, 10, and 17 via the 80th floor.
Elf was first released in theaters across the US on November 7, 2003.
