Healthy Baked Mac and Cheese with Pumpkin

Name: Healthy Baked Mac and Cheese with Pumpkin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 12 ounces whole wheat elbows; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups milk; 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar; 1 cup pure pumpkin; 1 tablespoon Dijon; 1 clove garlic; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; ⅓ cup PLAIN yogurt; 2 tablespoons bread crumbs; ¼ cup grated parmesan; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
6
Calories
366 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Healthy Baked Mac and Cheese with Pumpkin

Iris Warren

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A healthy twist on the comfort food classic, your entire family will love this baked mac and cheese with pumpkin.

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Ingredients

Servings

12 ounces whole wheat elbows (cooked al dente)
1 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk (any type)
1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar (2% reduced fat)
1 cup pure pumpkin
1 tablespoon Dijon
1 clove garlic (grated)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
⅓ cup PLAIN yogurt (low fat)
2 tablespoons bread crumbs
¼ cup grated parmesan
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees and have a medium-sized casserole dish ready. Place prepared pasta in a large bowl and set aside.
Melt butter in a medium sauce pot and gently whisk in flour. Slowly pour in milk and continuously whisk over medium heat until it begins to thicken, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in shredded cheese, pumpkin, grated garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Whisk mixture until cheese is melted and sauce thickens even further, about 5 more minutes.
Pour pumpkin cheese sauce over the pasta in the bowl and mix until pasta is evenly coated. Stir in plain yogurt and Dijon, then pour entire mixture into baking dish.
Sprinkle bread crumbs, parmesan, and olive oil evenly on top of the pasta then bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the contents bubble and the top forms a nice crust.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 366kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 54.5g (18%) Protein 18.3g (37%) Fat 8.7g (13%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 594mg (25%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2.5g (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 366 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	366kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	54.5g	18%
Protein	18.3g	37%
Fat	8.7g	13%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4.7g	28%
Cholesterol	21mg	7%
Sodium	594mg	25%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	2.5g	5%