Description
This Easy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Recipe combines creamy pumpkin puree with cheesy goodness for a comforting dish that’s perfect for fall.
Ingredients
- Pasta Shells
- Butter
- Evaporated Milk
- Pumpkin Puree
- Yellow Mustard
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Nutmeg
- Salt
- Pepper
- Chives
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the evaporated milk, pumpkin puree, and yellow mustard, mixing until smooth.
- Add the sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Fold in the cooked pasta shells until fully coated in the cheese sauce.
- Transfer to a baking dish and optionally top with extra cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped chives before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite cheese and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Easy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Recipe, mac and cheese, pumpkin recipe, comfort food, fall recipes