My husband and teenage son loves pumpkin anything any time of the year and most people love mac & cheese, so why not combine the them? It may sound weird but they really do go together to make a really savory dish. Not only is pumpkin yummy tasting but adding it to foods boost the fiber and vitamin content. This mac & cheese is very creamy and filling.
Pumpkin Flavored Macaroni & Cheese
3 c. macaroni
2 1/4 c. milk
1 1/4 c. shredded cheese (we used a cheddar & Monterey Jack blend)
1/3 heaping cup of flour
1 can pumpkin
2 T. butter
1/2 tsp. sage
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
salt & pepper to taste
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray a 9"x13" cake pan. Cook macaroni in salted boiling water, according to directions.
While macaroni cooks, melt your butter in a medium pot over medium heat. As soon as the butter begins to darken, add the flour and whisk it until you form a "roux". Then, leaving the burner on, slowly whisk the milk into it, which will form a creamy and white sauce.
Continuously whisk the sauce for 3-4 minutes. Slowly add in the pumpkin and stir.
Stir in 1 cup of your shredded cheese.
Season with your spices.
Drain your pasta and return it to the pot.
Mix your macaroni and the sauce together until it is evenly coated. Pour the mixture into your cake pan and smooth it out.
Sprinkle with 1/4 c. of shredded cheese and salt and pepper the dish.
Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Enjoy!
If you are a fan of pumpkin, check out my post about Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake and my Pumpkin Supreme Pie.
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