Pumpkin & Turkey Bacon Mac & Cheese

Pumpkin & Turkey Bacon Mac & Cheese
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 349.2
  • Total Fat: 6.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 20.8 mg
  • Sodium: 314.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 55.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
  • Protein: 16.6 g

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Introduction

Sorry for all the pots, but its delicious! Sorry for all the pots, but its delicious!
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 box of Cantelli Bistro Rainbow or Whole wheat elbow pasta (375 gm)
    1 can pureed Pumpkin (397 gm, approx 2 cups)
    3 slices of Lilydale turkey bacon (cooked & diced)
    1 med onion (sliced)
    1/3 cup milk of choice
    2 heaping tbsp of Non-fat Greek yogurt
    1/2 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar
    1 tsp coconut oil




Tips

can use canned condensed milk
other types of pureed squash


Directions

Heat coconut oil in a skillet over low/med heat. When melted, add onions and let caramelize for the best flavor. Heat oven to 375 degrees

Cook the pasta el dente. Drain and put into an deep oven proof dish.

In a bowl add pumpkin, milk, 1/2 cheddar and yogurt, mix together. Mix with the pasta. Now add onions and chopped turkey bacon to the pasta. Stir to combine and add a tablespoon milk if needed.

Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cheddar on top and bake 375 degrees for 10 mins

Serving Size: makes 6 ~ 1 & 1/2 cup servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MACWOLF01.