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Healthy Baked Mac and Cheese with Pumpkin
A healthy twist on the comfort food classic, your entire family will love this baked mac and cheese with pumpkin.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
366 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni cooked al dente
- 1 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk (any type)
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese 2% reduced fat, sharp, shredded
- 1 cup pumpkin pure
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅓ cup PLAIN yogurt (low fat)
- 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.