Pumpkin Mac and Cheese may just be your new favorite comfort food. A cheesy meal made with just a few ingredients.
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- pinch of nutmeg
- pinch of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
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Boil pasta according to package directions, aiming for al dente. Drain well, do not rinse, toss it with some olive oil and set it aside.
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In the meantime, in a large pan over medium heat melt the butter.
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Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
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While stirring, add milk, cream, and broth a little at a time. Whisk until smooth. Stir in the pumpkin puree.
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Add dry mustard, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, ground black pepper, and hot sauce. Stir and cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute.
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Remove from heat, and stir in the cheeses, until smooth.
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Stir in the macaroni. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
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Serve immediately.