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

Muhammad nasir
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I'm not sure I'm brave enough to try pumpkin in mac and cheese, but it sounds interesting.


Agyekum Kwaku Williams
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This recipe is definitely going into my regular rotation.


Tachanka The. Lord
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I can't wait to try this recipe with different types of cheese.


Wiliam Barnes
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This is the perfect dish for a cozy night in.


Rahela Rahela
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! My kids even asked for seconds.


Gerald Lukas
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I'm a huge fan of pumpkin, so I knew I had to try this recipe. I was not disappointed! The pumpkin flavor is perfectly balanced with the cheese, and the dish is incredibly creamy.


Fadhili Shabani
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This dish is perfect for a fall gathering. It's hearty, comforting, and sure to please everyone at the table.


Zeeshan Tanoli
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I'm always looking for new and innovative mac and cheese recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The pumpkin flavor is a great twist on a classic dish.


LILY Monday
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This recipe is a must-try for pumpkin lovers! It's creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor.


Achampong Sheldon
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I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and ingredients.


Daniyal Farooq
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This recipe was a disaster! The cheese sauce was runny and the pasta was overcooked.


amdada ul
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I had some trouble getting the cheese sauce to thicken, but other than that this recipe was great.


Summer Strauss
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I thought the pumpkin flavor was a bit overpowering, but overall it was a good dish.


Syed Ali kazmi Azadari Network
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This dish was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.


M are you is You
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Akramkhokhar Akramkhokhar
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I was skeptical about pumpkin in mac and cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was really good!


Felix jonas
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The pumpkin adds a unique and delicious flavor that really sets it apart from other recipes.


Faisal Mahmood
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pumpkin flavor is subtle but definitely there, and the dish is just the right amount of cheesy.


Thokozani Eugene
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This pumpkin mac and cheese was a hit with my family! It was creamy, cheesy, and the perfect comfort food for a cold fall day.


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