Pumpkin and Cider Stove Top Mac n' Cheese with Turkey Bacon

Pumpkin and Cider Stove Top Mac n' Cheese with Turkey Bacon
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 281.6
  • Total Fat: 13.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 44.5 mg
  • Sodium: 919.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Protein: 24.9 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Pumpkin and Cider Stove Top Mac n' Cheese with Turkey Bacon calories by ingredient


Introduction

This is a lower-cal remake of a unique and mouth-watering recipe from Bakeaholic Mama's wonderful blog.

http://www.bakeaholicmama.com/2013
/10/pumpkin-and-cider-stove-top-mac-n.
html This is a lower-cal remake of a unique and mouth-watering recipe from Bakeaholic Mama's wonderful blog.

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/10/pumpkin-and-cider-stove-top-mac-n.
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Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    8 oz of dry pasta, prepared according to box directions
    1 1/2 tbs I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter
    1 1/2 tbs flour
    1/8 cup apple cider
    3/4 cups 2% milk
    1 cup Cabot Reduced Fat Extra Sharp Cheddar, grated
    2 oz low fat cream cheese
    1/3 cup pumpkin puree
    dash of salt
    dash of pepper
    4 to 6 tbsp Kroger Real Turkey Bacon Pieces (bits)
    sage leaves for garnish

Tips

You really need extra sharp cheddar, not just sharp, to balance out the delicious flavors of this recipe.


Directions

In a sauce pan, Whisk I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter until a paste forms.

Whisk in cider and milk, and place over medium heat. Bring mixture to a low boil, stirring regularly.

Mix in shredded cheese, cream cheese, pumpkin, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.

Toss with boiled and strained pasta. (You may choose to mix 2 tbs in with the pasta as well.)

Serve each bowl with turkey bacon bits and garnish with fresh sage.

Serving Size: Makes 4 Servings