Pumpkin Mac Bowl
A creamy and cheesy mac and cheese dish enhanced with pumpkin puree for the perfect fall comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz macaroni
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk or cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Optional spices: garlic powder, onion powder
Instructions
- Boil the macaroni in salted water until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Make the cheese sauce by melting butter in the same pot, whisking in flour and cooking until golden.
- Add milk gradually, stirring until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree until well combined.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and gooey.
- Combine the drained macaroni with the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with parsley or chives if desired.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or add veggies for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pumpkin, mac and cheese, comfort food, fall recipes, vegetarian