Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
There is nothing better than Pumpkin Mac and Cheese in the fall! This recipe is the ultimate comfort food, with a gooey, creamy cheese sauce and just the right amount of pumpkin. Plus, you can have this on the dinner table in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Meanwhile melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add in flour and whisk constantly for 2 minutes.Slowly whisk in milk. Add in the pumpkin and all of the seasonings. Cook on medium heat whisking continuously until slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Make sure to keep the milk moving to avoid burning.
- Take off the heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese. Season with more salt to taste if desired.
- Add the cheese sauce to the macaroni and stir to coat.Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 593kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 24gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 601mgPotassium: 392mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 7290IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 526mgIron: 2mg