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pumpkin mac and cheese in a white dish

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

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This Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is the perfect fall comfort food to savor the season. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, you'll love the unique spin on a classic recipe!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword fall recipe, pasta, pumpkin
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 458
Author Gayle

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk , any kind (I used 2%)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pure pumpkin
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

Topping

  • ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium pot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pot. Set aside.
  • In another medium pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in cream and milk. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly.
  • Remove from heat and stir in pumpkin, mozzarella, cheddar cheese and sage.
  • Pour mixture over cooked macaroni and toss to coat. Spread macaroni evenly into prepared baking dish. Set aside.
  • To make the topping, in a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and oil. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until topping is browned and mixture is bubbly. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • See my tips and tricks for making this Pumpkin Mac and Cheese above the recipe box.
  • Slightly adapted from Better Homes & Gardens - Pumpkin magazine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 830IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 267mg | Iron: 1.1mg