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Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Pumpkin mac and cheese is a delicious spin on a classic dish! Cheesy and filled with delicious pumpkin flavor, this amazing pasta will be the ultimate fall recipe that your family and friends will love!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 616 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 6 ounces gruyere cheese
- 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Pour in the noodles and cook according to package directions. Remove them from the pot and rinse them with cold water and set them aside.
- In the same pot, over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add in the flour. Stir them to create a roux. Add the milk to the pot whisking periodically until it thickens.
- While it's thickening, grate the cheeses. Once the milk mixture is thick, add in the pumpkin puree and whisk. Add both kinds of cheese to the pot and stir until they melt and combine.
- Then add in the salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon. If you want your sauce to be less thick add in 1/4 a cup to 1/2 a cup more milk.
- Add the noodles back to the pot and stir everything together. Serve warm!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
616kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
531mg
(22%)
Potassium
392mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
7124IU
(142%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
590mg
(59%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 616
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 616kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 531mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 7124IU | 142% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 590mg | 59% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.