Chipotle Pumpkin Mac N' Cheese Recipe

Name: Chipotle Pumpkin Mac N' Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 1/4 cup Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour; 2 cups Organic Whole Milk; 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Powder; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, crushed; 1 teaspoon Sea Salt; 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard; 1 1/2 cups Fresh Pumpkin Puree; 2 cups Chipotle Cheddar Cheese, grated; 1/2 cup Irish Cheddar Cheese, grated; 16 ounces Whole Wheat Elbow Pasta; Whole Wheat Panko Crumbs; Fresh Sage or Basil

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1/4 cup Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour
2 cups Organic Whole Milk
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Powder
1 teaspoon Black Pepper, crushed
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1 1/2 cups Fresh Pumpkin Puree
2 cups Chipotle Cheddar Cheese, grated
1/2 cup Irish Cheddar Cheese, grated
16 ounces Whole Wheat Elbow Pasta
Whole Wheat Panko Crumbs
Fresh Sage or Basil

1
In a large stockpot over a medium flame, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and continue to cook until a nice tan roux has formed. Try not to let the roux burn.
2
Remove the stockpot from the heat and add in the milk. Place the stockpot back over the flame and allow it to simmer until thickened - about one minute.
3
Add the pumpkin puree and shredded cheeses while stirring constantly to evenly mix and melt. Mix in the spices: cayenne, pepper and salt along with the Dijon mustard. Continue to simmer and stir until desired thickness.
4
While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, cook the pasta as directed - approximately 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and place in a large mixing bowl. Gently fold the sauce into the pasta to evenly coat. Serve warm.
5
Note I have to say this was yummier the next day, I threw the leftovers in a baking dish and sprinkled the top with whole wheat Panko bread crumbs and baked it for about 15 minutes at 350u00b0F - it was delicious!

910

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, 1/4 cup Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour, 2 cups Organic Whole Milk, 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Powder, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Pumpkin Mac N' Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chipotle Pumpkin Mac N' Cheese

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