Pumpkin Spice Mac & Cheese

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Pumpkin Spice Mac and Cheese: Creamy mac & cheese meets the warm flavors of fall: rich cheddar blended with smooth pumpkin puree and a hint of nutmeg, topped with baked crispy bread crumbs. A perfectly comforting and deliciously unexpected seasonal twist on this much loved classic.

Pumpkin Spice Mac & Cheese

Prep: 15 minutes

Bake Time: 20 to 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Serves: 6

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz  macaroni –  Choose a pasta: Elbow, Shells, Cavatappi, Fusilli, Penne, Rotini, or, Ziti
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter (unsalted)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons FRENCH PANTRY, Roasted Garlic and Chive
  • 2 teaspoon FRENCH PANTRY, Roasted Red Pepper and Onion
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • French Pantry Garlic Paprika Salt
  • French Pantry Tellicherry Pepper
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
  • Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the Large Round mold on the Perforated Baking Sheet and set aside.

2. Cook Macaroni: In a large pot, cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Make the Cheese Sauce:

  1.  In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2.  Stir in the flour, FRENCH PANTRY Roasted Garlic and Chive, FRENCH PANTRY Roasted Onion and Red Pepper, nutmeg, Garlic Paprika salt, and the  Timut pepper. Cook for about 1 minute. Whisk continuously for one minute.
  3. Gradually whisk in the milk, constantly whisking with the mini whisk until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the pumpkin puree and all three cheeses (cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan) until melted and smooth.
  5. Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce in a large mixing bowl. Mix until the pasta is well-coated.
  6. Pour the mac and cheese mixture into your 6-round tray, filling each well.
  7. Add Topping (optional): Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the top for a crunchy texture.
  8. Bake in the 375-degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until bubbling and golden.
  9. Serve: Let it set for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

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