PUMPKIN MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY

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Pumpkin Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: pumpkin, oil, salt, pepper, dried sage, butter, flour, milk, ground nutmeg, garlic powder, pepper, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, macaroni pasta, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 ¼ cups pumpkin, or squash, chopped
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried sage
⅓ cup butter
⅓ cup flour
2 ½ cups milk
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cheddar cheese
¼ cup parmesan cheese
2 ½ cups macaroni pasta, cooked and drained
½ cup cheddar cheese
½ cup mozzarella cheese
¼ cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F)
  • Chop up the pumpkin into chunks and place on a baking tray.
  • Drizzle over the oil, salt, pepper, and ground sage, and coat evenly with your hands.
  • Roast in the oven for 20 minutes.
  • Once cooked leave to cool slightly and blend ⅓ of the pumpkin, set aside.
  • For the sauce, in a large ovenproof pan, melt the butter over a medium-low heat.
  • Gradually mix in the flour to create a roux.
  • Add the milk in 4-5 parts stirring well in between.
  • Continue to stir and cook the sauce for a further 5-10 minutes or until the sauce is simmering and thickened.
  • Stir in the ground nutmeg, garlic powder, pepper, cheddar, and Parmesan.
  • Stir in the blended pumpkin.
  • Stir in the remaining whole pumpkin and macaroni, mix until combined.
  • Top with the cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Grill for 10 minutes at 200°C (400°F) until the cheese is brown and bubbling.
  • Serve.
  • Nutrition Calories: 1525 Fat: 99 grams Carbs: 110grams Fiber: 6 grams Sugars: 49 grams Protein: 49 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1161 calories, Carbohydrate 93 grams, Fat 64 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 53 grams, Sugar 10 grams

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