Pumpkin Mac and Cheese!
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WHY MAKE THIS RECIPE?
Adding pumpkin to your favorite mac and cheese dinner is a sure fire way to have it creamier than ever and it's a wonderful kid-friendly meal too!
INGREDIENTS
-elbow macaroni
-salted butter
-all-purpose flour
-milk
-cream cheese
-cheddar cheese
-pumpkin puree
-parmesan cheese
-salt and pepper
STEP 1
Coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
STEP 2
In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add pasta and cook 2 minutes shy of al dente.
STEP 3
Drain, rinse and add the cooked pasta to the prepared pan in a single layer.
STEP 4
In a Dutch oven, melt the butter. Add flour and whisk until combined. Add milk and whisk until mixture is creamy and thickened.
STEP 5
Add cream cheese, 1 1/2 cups cheddar, pumpkin puree, salt and pepper to the pan and stir until cheese has melted.
STEP 6
Pour the cheese mixture over the top of the pasta in the pan.
STEP 7
Mix it slightly with a spoon and top with Parmesan cheese and reserved 1/2 cup cheddar.
STEP 8
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until cheese is very lightly golden brown around the edges.
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