Pumpkin Mac Bowl
A cozy and creamy twist on classic mac and cheese featuring pumpkin puree, making it perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Boil the macaroni in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain but do not rinse.
- Make the sauce by melting butter in the same pot over medium heat.
- Add the pumpkin puree and warm it for a minute.
- Pour in the milk while stirring to create a silky sauce.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese gradually, stirring until melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, adjusting to taste.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the sauce until well-coated.
- Serve in bowls topped with reserved cheese and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables or proteins for variations. Great for meal prep as it stores well in the fridge!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pumpkin mac and cheese, cozy meals, fall recipes, comfort food