Pumpkin Cheddar Mac 'N Cheese Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Cheddar Mac 'N Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb whole wheat pasta; 4 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 cup amber beer or 1 cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons honey or 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; grated fresh nutmeg, to taste; 1 (14 ounce) can pumpkin puree; 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; sweet paprika, for sprinkling; chopped chives (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 lb whole wheat pasta
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup amber beer or 1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons honey or 2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 pinch cayenne pepper
grated fresh nutmeg, to taste
1 (14 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
sweet paprika, for sprinkling
chopped chives (to garnish)

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt it and cook the pasta to al dente. Drain and reserve.
2
Pre heat the broiler.
3
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.Whisk in the flour, cook for 1 minute, then raise the heat a bit and add the beer or chicken stocl. Reduce until almost evaporated, then whick in the honey or maple syrup and milk. season with allspice, mustard, cayenne, a little freshly grated nutmeg and some salt and pepper. Thicken to coat a spoon, couple of minutes, then taste to adjust the seasonings.
4
Whisk in the pumpkin puree, then stir in about 2 cups grated cheese with a wooden spoon until melted. Combine the pasta with the sauce and arrange in a casserole dish. SPrinkle with the remaining cheese and a light dusting of paprila. Broil to brown and bubble. Garnish with chopped chives.

1048

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb whole wheat pasta, 4 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons flour, 1 cup amber beer or 1 cup chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Cheddar 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.

Pumpkin Cheddar Mac 'N Cheese

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