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A bowl of creamy savory pumpkin mac and cheese topped with golden-brown breadcrumbs on a wooden table.

Savory Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

A comforting and flavorful mac and cheese dish featuring pumpkin and savory spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mac and Cheese
  • 1 pound Elbow macaroni
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 1 cup Pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon Thyme
  • 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Gruyere cheese
Optional Topping
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Melted butter

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  4. Stir in the pumpkin puree, salt, pepper, nutmeg, sage, and thyme. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in the cheddar and Gruyere cheeses until melted and smooth.
  6. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
  7. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
  8. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle over the mac and cheese.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Notes

You can add cooked bacon or sausage for extra flavor. Adjust spices to your preference.

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