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Pumpkin Mac 'n' Cheese

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50min

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6 servings

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This Pumpkin Mac 'n' Cheese is a delightful twist on the classic comfort food. Creamy, cheesy, and infused with the warm flavors of pumpkin and fall spices, this dish is perfect for cozy autumn evenings. The pumpkin puree adds a subtle sweetness and a beautiful orange hue to the rich, velvety cheese sauce, making this mac 'n' cheese a true celebration of the season.

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4 g
5 g
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1
Cook the macaroni

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the macaroni and set aside.

2
Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

3
Prepare the cheese sauce

In a large saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the all-purpose flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.

4
Add milk

Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.

5
Add cheese and pumpkin

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the grated sharp cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Add the pumpkin puree, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

6
Combine macaroni and sauce

Add the cooked elbow macaroni to the saucepan with the pumpkin cheese sauce. Stir gently until the macaroni is evenly coated.

7
Transfer to baking dish

Pour the pumpkin mac 'n' cheese into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

8
Bake the mac 'n' cheese

Bake the Pumpkin Mac 'n' Cheese in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly golden on top.

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Serve and enjoy

Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the mac 'n' cheese cool for 5 minutes. Serve the Pumpkin Mac 'n' Cheese hot, and enjoy the creamy, cheesy, and comforting fall-inspired dish!

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