Creamy Pumpkin Mac Bowl
A comforting pumpkin mac and cheese bowl with creamy pumpkin puree and gooey cheddar cheese, perfect for fall evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 to 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 to 2 cups whole milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water, add macaroni, and cook for 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Make the cheese sauce: Melt butter, sprinkle in flour, and whisk to make a roux.
- Add the milk gradually while whisking until the sauce thickens (3-5 minutes).
- Incorporate the pumpkin puree into the sauce and mix well.
- Cheese it up: Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Combine the drained pasta with the cheese sauce, stirring well.
- Serve the creamy pumpkin mac in bowls, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, garnish with fresh herbs or spices. This dish can easily be customized to your liking with different cheeses and additional ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pumpkin mac and cheese, comfort food, fall recipes, vegetarian recipes