Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
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4.8
15 reviews
Excellent
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
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The best part about this pumpkin mac and cheese is all the extra cheese paired with that simple pumpkin flavoring.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 oz gruyere cheese grated
- 4 oz 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese grated
- Parsley, to garnish (optional)
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Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions(minus 1 minute). Once done, drain the water and set it aside.
- In a large skillet add butter; once the butter is melted sprinkle the flour. Cook for a minute.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and cook until the sauce is smooth without any lumps and starts to thicken.
- Add in the spices; ground mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in the pumpkin puree and cook for a couple of minutes until everything comes together.
- Add in the grated gruyere cheese and cheddar cheese and continue to cook until the cheese is melted.
- To the creamy pumpkin, add sauce in the cooked macaroni. Mix until the sauce is evenly coated. Garnish the dish with fresh parsley.
- Transfer the pumpkin mac and cheese to a bowl and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
165mg
(7%)
Potassium
210mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2907IU
(58%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
326mg
(33%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2907IU | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 326mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
15 reviews
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