Description
A creamy and comforting mac and cheese with the rich flavor of pumpkin, perfect for fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour to form a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add milk, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Use fresh pumpkin puree for best results.
- Top with breadcrumbs before baking for a crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
