5.0 from 30 votes
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese made with cheese, pumpkin puree, and warm spices, this creamy mac and cheese dish can be ready in just 30 minutes!
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 unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce Tobasco or Sriracha
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 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
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
1524mg
(64%)
Potassium
588mg
(17%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
10719IU
(214%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
714mg
(71%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
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.