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Pumpkin Mac ‘n’ Cheese

September 18, 2018 by Jaida 6 Comments

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Oven baked mac ‘n’ cheese gets an extra pop of flavor with the addition of pumpkin! 

pumpkin mac top

Of course I had to start the week off with something sweet, but pumpkin is also great in savory recipes. And what better comfort food, than mac ‘n’ cheese?!? Thanks to Cabot Creamery, I used an amazing Vermont extra sharp white cheddar that pairs perfectly with the creamy pumpkin for the sauce.

pumpkin mac n cheese

I’m usually somewhat of a mac ‘n’ cheese purist, in the way that I like the stove-top varieties. However, I couldn’t resist trying an oven baked version this time. And let me just tell you – it did not disappoint. It’s still creamy and delicious, but it has an added crunch on top from the breadcrumbs. And the pumpkin flavor is subtle, not overpowering. It was just flat-out amazing, if you ask me!

Pumpkin Mac Close

Nat loves her some pasta (she’s my carb girl, for sure) and she devoured this pumpkin mac ‘n’ cheese. That, alone, would make me consider this a winning dish, because…toddler. But, it really is the perfect comfort food, fall weather dish! I mean, what is better on a cool night than pulling a piping hot casserole dish out of the oven and having THIS to look forward to???

mac vert

Not much, my friends. Not much at all.

So, make sure that when you get into all things pumpkin in the coming weeks and months, that you add this dish to your list. Trust me…you don’t want to miss out.

Now, the recipe you can no longer live without.

Pumpkin Mac ‘n’ Cheese

Oven baked mac ‘n’ cheese gets an extra pop of flavor with the addition of pumpkin! 
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 12-oz can evaporated milk
  • 1/2 15-oz can pumpkin puree
  • 2 Eggland’s Best large eggs
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne
  • 8 oz macaroni or other small, dry pasta noodles
  • 8 oz Cabot Vermont Extra Sharp White Cheddar, shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese plus extra for garnish
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9×9 inch (or similar size) baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water, until al dente, drain and return to the pot. 
  • While the pasta is cooking, combine the evaporated milk, pumpkin puree, eggs, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and cayenne and mix until combined. Pour the mixture into the pot with the pasta and stir until combined. Continue cooking over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for about 3-4 minutes, or until the sauce comes to a simmer and thickens slightly. 
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in about 6 ounces of the shredded cheddar and the Parmesan until melted and evenly-distributed.
  • Pour the pasta into the prepared baking pan. Then top with the remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the breadcrumbs are toasted. Remove and serve immediately.
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Source: Gimme Some Oven

Filed Under: #PumpkinWeek, Pasta, Side Dish, Thanksgiving Tagged With: #PumpkinWeek, Baked, Cheese, Mac N Cheese, Pasta, Pumpkin, Side Dish

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  1. Wendy Klik

    September 18, 2018 at 10:57 am

    OK, your mac and cheese sounds wonderful but forget about that…..where did you get that amazing pumpkin dish? Love it!!

    Reply
    • Jaida

      September 18, 2018 at 11:10 am

      Isn’t it adorable?! My bestie gave it to me as a housewarming gift years ago. It has a pumpkin pie recipe printed on it, too!

      Reply

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