Pumpkin Mac n Cheese

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 2,295.3
  • Total Fat: 123.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 373.3 mg
  • Sodium: 6,485.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 184.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 22.2 g
  • Protein: 117.4 g

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Introduction

The pumpkin puree lends a mellow sweetness to this classic baked dish. Find out how to easily make your own pumpkin puree The pumpkin puree lends a mellow sweetness to this classic baked dish. Find out how to easily make your own pumpkin puree
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    1.5 cup elbow shaped Macaroni, enriched
    1.5 cup Libbys 100% pure pumpkin, canned
    4 oz Gouda Cheese
    4 tbsp Butter, unsalted
    1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
    2 cup Milk, 2%, with added nonfat milk solids, without added vit A
    0.25 cup Flour - Gold medal all purpose flour
    0.5 cup Bread crumbs, dry, grated, seasoned
    0.5 tsp Nutmeg, ground
    1 tsp Salt
    0.5 tsp Pepper, black

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F. In large pot of salted water, cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. When butter begins to bubble add the flour, whisking constantly for about 2-3 minutes until mixture is fragrant and light brown.

Pour in milk and stir until evenly combined and sauce thickens. Add the pumpkin puree, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add 3/4 of the cheeses and stir until cheese has melted and sauce is smooth. Add the macaroni to the sauce and mix until well coated. Spoon into a prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and bread crumbs.

Bake uncovered until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle parsley over the top

Serving Size: 1

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KELLEY050.