Pumpkin Mac & Cheese
You can never have too many American recipes, so give Pumpkin Mac & Cheese a try. This recipe serves 8 and costs $1.09 per serving. One serving contains 583 calories, 26g of protein, and 29g of fat. This recipe is liked by 124 foodies and cooks. A mixture of salt, nutmeg, panko breadcrumbs, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It works well as a main course. It is brought to you by The Blond Cook. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 71%, this dish is pretty good. Similar recipes are Panko Crusted Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese, Pumpkin Mac 'n' Cheese From 'Melt: The Art of Macaroni & Cheese, and Pumpkin Mac and Cheese.
Servings: 8
Preparation duration: 15 minutes
Cooking duration: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
3/4 cups canned pumpkin puree
1 16 ounce package macaroni
3 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
16 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese---reserve 1 cup for topping
Equipment:
sauce pan
oven
whisk
casserole dish
Cooking instruction summary:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook macaroni according to package directions & drain. While macaroni is cooking, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth. Add milk, bring to a simmer while whisking and whisk until thickened (about 4-5 minutes). Stir in pumpkin puree, salt, pepper & nutmeg. Slowly add cheese, one hand full at a time, stirring until cheese is melted and mixture is combined well (don't forget to reserve 1 cup of the cheese for topping). Remove from heat and add the cooked & drained macaroni to the cheese mixture. Stir to combine. Place macaroni in a 9x13 casserole dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese & panko breadcrumbs. Bake (uncovered) for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and sides are bubbly.
Step by step:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook macaroni according to package directions & drain. While macaroni is cooking, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add flour and whisk until smooth.
3. Add milk, bring to a simmer while whisking and whisk until thickened (about 4-5 minutes). Stir in pumpkin puree, salt, pepper & nutmeg. Slowly add cheese, one hand full at a time, stirring until cheese is melted and mixture is combined well (don't forget to reserve 1 cup of the cheese for topping).
4. Remove from heat and add the cooked & drained macaroni to the cheese mixture. Stir to combine.
5. Place macaroni in a 9x13 casserole dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese & panko breadcrumbs.
6. Bake (uncovered) for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and sides are bubbly.
Nutrition Information:
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