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Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

A creamy and comforting twist on traditional mac and cheese, featuring the rich flavor of pumpkin and a blend of cheeses.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni or any pasta of choice
Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter unsalted
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Milk whole or 2%
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree canned or homemade
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Gruyere Cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs for topping

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Cheese Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.
  2. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
  3. Stir in the pumpkin puree, cheddar cheese, gruyere cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combine and Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and cheese sauce, mixing well.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to add cooked bacon or vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.

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