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Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese made with canned pumpkin, Cheddar cheese, gruyère cheese, fresh sage and topped with crunchy seasoned breadcrumbs is the perfect fall dish.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 55 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 35 min👤 The Blue Jean Chef, Meredith Laurence📖 bluejeanchef
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- saucepan
- whisk
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pre-heat the oven to 350ºF.
2
Bring a large stockpot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
3
Heat a 3-quart saucepan or casserole over medium-high heat. Add the butter and when it has melted, add the flour. Whisk a little and cook for about ⏱️ 2 minutes. Add the milk and whisk well to break up any lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer so that the sauce thickens. Simmer for just a minute and then turn off the heat. Let the sauce sit for a minute and then add the cheeses, stirring until everything is melted. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
butter2 tablespoonsflour3 tablespoonssalt1 teaspoon½ cup toasted salted pumpkin seeds (rough chopped)
4
Add the sage (dried and fresh) and the pumpkin. Stir until everything is smooth.
5
Combine the pasta and sauce and stir together well. Cover the pasta with a lid and transfer the casserole to the oven. Bake for ⏱️ 20 minutes.
6
Combine the panko breadcrumbs and pumpkin seeds in a small bowl. When the casserole has baked for ⏱️ 20 minutes, remove the lid and top with the breadcrumb-seed mixture. Return the casserole to the oven (uncovered) and bake for another 10 to ⏱️ 15minutes, or until the topping is nicely brown.
7
Let the mac and cheese cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
calories
688 kcal
fat Content
34 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
10 g
sodium Content
904 mg
protein Content
35 g
cholesterol Content
90 mg
carbohydrate Content
62 g
saturated Fat Content
18 g
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