PUMPKIN MAC AND CHEESE

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Our recipe for homemade mac and cheese gets a burst of fall flavor with the addition of canned pumpkin. It's ready in under an hour.

Provided by By Inspired Taste

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 oz) elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly with whisk. Remove from heat; stir in milk. Heat to simmering; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in salt, pepper, nutmeg, mustard and pumpkin. Add 1 3/4 cups of the cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
  • Add macaroni to cheese sauce and stir until coated. Pour into ungreased 3-quart casserole. Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Amila Sampath
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the pumpkin flavor.


RJ RONI ISLAM
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more savory mac and cheese.


M Zafran
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The pumpkin flavor was subtle and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would definitely make this again.


Nathan Mathews
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This was a hit with my family! The kids loved the pumpkin flavor and the adults loved the cheesy goodness. I will definitely be making this again.


md Sanowar
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Yum! This mac and cheese was so good! The pumpkin flavor was perfect and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Angel Any9990
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I used a sharp cheddar cheese and it gave the mac and cheese a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Unathsom Gyawali
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I've never had pumpkin mac and cheese before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was delicious! The pumpkin added a unique flavor that I really enjoyed.


DJ Whitehead
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The pumpkin gave the mac and cheese a nice sweet flavor.


Marybills Gate
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin, but this dish was amazing! The pumpkin flavor was subtle and complemented the cheese perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Bibek shrestha official
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This pumpkin mac and cheese was incredible! The combination of pumpkin and cheese was perfect, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!