Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Hollie Schultz
A healthier spin on traditional mac and cheese that your kids will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 440 kcal
Preheat oven to 375F. Grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain.
Meanwhile, melt 3 tbsp. of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour.
Slowly whisk in the milk; cook until thick.
Add the pumpkin purée and mix well. Remove from heat.
Add cheeses, salt, and black pepper.
Combine the sauce with the pasta. Pour into the baking pan.
Melt the remaining 3 tbsp. of butter in a saucepan and toss in the breadcrumbs.
Top the macaroni with the breadcrumbs.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
Calories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 20gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 436mgPotassium: 284mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4447IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 412mgIron: 3mg