Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Name: Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons butter; 1 Cup pumpkin puree; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 Pinch pumpkin pie spice; 3 Tablespoons flour; 1 cup milk; 1 pound cooked elbow pasta ({or small pasta of your choice}); 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded {or cheese of your choice}); Salt and pepper to taste; ½ cup breadcrumbs ({you can use regular or panko for more crunch}); 2 Tablespoons butter (diced); ¼ cup parmesan cheese

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is the perfect fall pasta dish. Your favorite pasta is mixed with a creamy pumpkin mixture and topped with cheese and breadcrumbs.

Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Total35 min
Makes6 servings
Calories531

Ingredients

6 servings

2 Tablespoons butter
1 Cup pumpkin puree
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 Pinch pumpkin pie spice
3 Tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 pound cooked elbow pasta ({or small pasta of your choice})
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded {or cheese of your choice})
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup breadcrumbs ({you can use regular or panko for more crunch})
2 Tablespoons butter (diced)
¼ cup parmesan cheese

Method

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
3
Add the pumpkin puree and cook until it darkens in color, around 3 minutes. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt and pepper.
4
Add the flour and stir to combine. Pour the milk and slowly mix until incorporated. Cook for 3 minutes or until thickened.
5
Add the cooked pasta and the cheddar cheese and toss to combine. Transfer to a baking dish.
6
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
7
Top the mac and cheese with the breadcrumbs and top with the diced butter and parmesan cheese.
8
Take to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Notes

I used homemade pumpkin puree (just place the pumpkin in the Instant Pot and cook until soft. Mash and that’s it). However you can also use canned pumpkin puree just make sure it’s unsweetened. You can omit the baking step and the mac and cheese will be just as good!

Per serving

Carbs72 g
Protein19 g
Fat18 g
Fiber4 g

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