5 from 30 votes
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese blends creamy cheddar and Parmesan cheese sauce with pumpkin puree and warm spices, coating elbow macaroni pasta for a comforting dish. The sauce is enriched with milk, cream, and chicken broth, flavored with mustard powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and a touch of hot sauce, resulting in a smooth, warmly spiced mac and cheese variant.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
705 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni or short pasta
- 1/4 cup butter unsalted
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder dry
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce Tobasco or Sriracha
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions, aiming for al dente. Drain well, do not rinse.
- In the meantime, in a large saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Next, add milk, cream, and broth a little at a time, whisking until smooth after each addition.
- Add dry mustard, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, ground black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and hot sauce. Stir well and cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute while whisking.
- Remove from heat, and stir in the cheeses, until smooth.
- Stir in the pasta.
- Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
705kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
81g
(27%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
1524mg
(64%)
Potassium
588mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
10719IU
(214%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
714mg
(71%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 705
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 705kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1524mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 588mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 10719IU | 214% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 714mg | 71% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.