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Pumpkin Jalapeno Mac and Cheese

45 minutes
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Posted:9/17/19
Updated:12/28/20
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Baked Jalapeno Mac and Cheese with Pumpkin recipe is a easy to make creamy pasta dish that’s sweet and savory. It’s pure comfort food, perfect to enjoy during Fall!

pumpkin jalapeno mac and cheese in baking dish

Pumpkin Jalapeno Mac and Cheese Recipe

This Mac and Cheese recipe is one of my favorites to make during the Fall because it combines late Summer jalapeno peppers and early Fall pumpkins to make a classic comfort food meal.

It tastes like traditional macaroni and cheese, but it’s extra creamy due to the pumpkin puree, and the jalapeno peppers add a kick of spice. The jalapeno pepper taste is not overpowering at all, it’s just a little spice added in, so you don’t have to worry about burning your mouth!

fork holding up jalapeno mac and cheese noodles

Ingredients

Here’s all the ingredients you need:

  • elbow macaraoni noodles
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • ground mustard
  • salt
  • nutmeg
  • pumpkin puree
  • jalapeno peppers (1-2)
  • cheddar cheese

This unique mac and cheese recipe is packed with pumpkin and cheese for a extra creamy meal. The pumpkin is rich and has a touch of sweetness. The cheese is savory and melts beautifully. We also add in jalapeno peppers for a slight kick of heat. It’s the perfect combo.

measuring cup of pumpkin puree on wooden background

How to Make

Cook your elbow noodles or medium shells according to box. Drain and put noodles in a 11×8 baking dish.

As you can see I was having a “empty my pantry out” kinda night, so I used half elbow noodles and half shells!

pasta in baking dish with steam coming up

In a saucepan, you’re going to make the cheese sauce. Melt butter, and then stir in flour and mix until smooth. Add milk and simmer, mixing until thickened.

Remove from heat and add in mustard, salt and nutmeg. Mix. Finally, add in pumpkin puree, jalapeno peppers and 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese. You can use 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers depending how spicy you want it.

Tip: Want to make homemade pumpkin puree? It’s a fun project to try if you’ve never made it before!

cheese sauce melted in saucepan

Pumpkin Tip!

You can use canned pumpkin from the store or take the extra step and make your own fresh pumpkin purée. I do this with all of our garden pumpkins, but if you don’t grow pumpkins, buy some pumpkins at the farmers market and then roast them up! Pumpkin puree freezes great too!

Pour cheese mixture over elbow macaraoni in baking dish and mix. Top with the 1/2 cup remaining cheddar cheese.

noodles in baking dish with cream cheeese sauce poured on top

Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

baked jalapeno mac and cheese with pumpkins in background

I hope you love this macaraoni and cheese as much as I do!

What can you serve with mac and cheese?

Here’s some recipes you can serve with this Pumpkin Jalapeno Mac and Cheese!

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Easy Garlic Knots
Fluffy Dinner Rolls
Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
Sourdough Crockpot Bread

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Baked Jalapeno Mac and Cheese with Pumpkin recipe is a easy to make creamy pasta dish that's sweet and savory.  It’s pure comfort food, perfect to enjoy during Fall!
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Baked Jalapeno Mac and Cheese with Pumpkin recipe is a easy to make creamy pasta dish that's sweet and savory. It’s pure comfort food, perfect to enjoy during Fall!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
serves 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni or medium shells
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • dash of nutmeg
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1-2 jalapeno peppers (depending on how spicy you want it) seeds removed, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Make elbow macaroni according to box. Drain, set aside in a 11×8 baking dish.
  • In a medium size saucepan melt your butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and continue to stir until smooth. Stir in milk and bring to a simmer. Continue to stir for 1 minute until it's thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in mustard, salt and nutmeg. Add in pumpkin puree, jalapeno peppers and 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese, stirring until cheese is completely melted.
  • Add cheese mixture to pasta in baking dish and stir until it's all coated. Top with 1/2 cup remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 292kcal (15%)
Course:Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine:American
Keyword:Jalapeno Mac and Cheese, pumpkin macaraoni and cheese
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  1. Mjskitchen says

    November 2, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    There’s a sweet little pumpkin sitting on the counter that would be perfect in this dish! Love, love, love the addition of the pumpkin!

    Reply
  2. Chris @ Shared Appetite says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:49 am

    Uhm, this looks amazing. Ultimate comfort food!

    Reply
  3. Ashley @ My Midwest Table says

    October 25, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    Your standard for perfect and my standard for perfect are the same. Pumpkin, cheese and jalapeno. Yum!

    Halloween is my most favorite holiday. So much creativity and fun. I just love having trick or treaters stop by. We’re handing out mini bags of Cheetos and Ghoulade (Halloween-themed KoolAid pouches). Can’t wait for Friiiiiidaaaaaay! 🙂

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 25, 2014 at 10:52 pm

      Ghoulade sounds like the cutest treat ever Ashley!

      Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    October 22, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    Looks so creamy! Love that you spiced it up with jalapenos! I mix together a bunch of almost empty boxes of pasta too. I think it’s pretty cool but my kids think it’s strange!

    Reply
  5. Jamie | Jamie's Recipes says

    October 21, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    I think I could drink that cheese sauce straight from a pitcher. GAH! I want this now! I am going to dream about this creamy, cheesy, spicy pumpkin mac tonight.

    Reply
  6. Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C says

    October 20, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    This is fabulous! I can’t tell you how excited I am about this combination. You’ve taken one of my favorite comfort foods to the ultimate level! Pinning for sure.

    Reply
  7. Kelly @ Hidden Fruits and Veggies says

    October 20, 2014 at 9:44 am

    Cheesy, dreamy, pumpkiny heaven. I love the jalapenos in this, mmm.

    Reply
  8. Miss Messy says

    October 20, 2014 at 9:18 am

    Those pics are gorgeous! if you could bring some round that would be great! I made something similar recently and loved it!

    Reply
  9. Choc Chip Uru says

    October 20, 2014 at 6:25 am

    This just makes mac and cheese more festive and super more delicious 😀
    A spicy kick is the best!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

    Reply
  10. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    October 20, 2014 at 5:49 am

    Adding pumpkin and jalapeños to macaroni and cheese just makes it even more perfect. I can’t wait to try this.

    Reply
  11. Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says

    October 19, 2014 at 11:35 pm

    Pamela, OMG! This mac and cheese is exactly what I was craving! I have a weakness for mac and cheese, and I love the zip from the jalapeno and the pumpkin. Adding this is our menu this week! 🙂

    Reply
  12. marcie says

    October 19, 2014 at 10:20 pm

    I would have never thought of this, and it sounds perfect! This is genius, Pamela! Pinning. 🙂

    Reply
  13. cheri says

    October 19, 2014 at 9:31 pm

    Hi Pamela, your pumpkins look healthy, so envious! Anyway love this twist on an old classic, looks amazing!

    Reply
  14. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    October 19, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    We don’t get trick or treaters in our rural area of New Hampshire…it is literally to dark and scary at night on our dark, winding roads. Your pumpkin mac and cheese would sure make our friends that come for dinner that night very happy. 🙂

    Reply
  15. [email protected] in the Kitchen says

    October 19, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    Now THIS is my kind of macaroni and cheese! It looks SO flavorful!! 🙂

    Reply
  16. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    October 19, 2014 at 10:24 am

    I have a lot of cheese in my fridge right now and this mac and cheese is calling my name! Love the cheesy goodness!

    Reply
  17. Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says

    October 18, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    I was skeptical about pumpkin in mac and cheese but you have convinced me that this needs to happen in my kitchen!

    Reply
  18. Megan says

    October 18, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    This looks like an awesome bowl of fall comfort food!

    Reply
  19. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

    October 18, 2014 at 9:14 am

    Wow – this looks really, really good. I need to try pumpkin mac and cheese – and you know how I love jalapenos, so I’m definitely putting a bunch of them in there! Pinned!

    Reply
  20. John says

    October 18, 2014 at 9:05 am

    Really nice and attractive food and also good use of butter, mustard and cheddar cheese.

    Reply
  21. Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says

    October 17, 2014 at 8:41 pm

    My heart just did a flip flop in a very, very good way. swoon city!

    Reply
  22. Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com says

    October 17, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    Holy smokes! That pasta! THAT CHEESE! Pamela, you’ve created a masterpiece.

    Reply
  23. Michelle says

    October 17, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    That looks amazing!! So far I have only done a roasted butternut squash puree for mac and cheese. Definitely interested in expanding my mac and cheese recipes. 🙂

    Reply
  24. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

    October 17, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    Ohhhhh my god. This looks awesome! Alright, it’s time for lunch soon! My tummy is hungry after all those lovely pictures 🙂

    Reply
  25. Emma @ Bake Then Eat says

    October 17, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    This is cheesy heaven, I sooooo want a bowl of this right now!!!!

    Reply
  26. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    October 17, 2014 at 11:55 am

    o my…that cheese sauce looks just to die for!

    Reply
  27. Suzanne says

    October 17, 2014 at 11:06 am

    Oh my I want some now. Looks so good!!

    Reply
  28. Debra says

    October 17, 2014 at 10:33 am

    I am so going to make this but add green chilis.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 17, 2014 at 11:31 am

      That sounds great Debra!

      Reply
  29. Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says

    October 17, 2014 at 10:23 am

    OMG this looks soooooo good and creamy and cheesy and delicious!

    Reply
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