Creamy Baked Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
This easy oven-baked pumpkin mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy, and full of cozy fall flavors! Made with pumpkin puree and shredded cheddar cheese, the pasta is soft and creamy inside with a perfectly crispy topping. This baked pumpkin mac is the ultimate fall comfort food, with a subtle pumpkin taste that everyone at the dinner table will love. Perfect for weeknight dinners, family meals, or holiday comfort food!
Servings 6
Calories 293kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Make elbow macaroni according to the package. Drain pasta and pour into a 9x9 baking dish.
- In a medium size saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth. Stir in milk, a little at a time and continue to whisk until thickened. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg and mustard and stir.
- Add in pumpkin puree and shredded cheese, stirring until cheese is completely melted.
- Pour pumpkin cheese sauce on top of pasta in the baking dish, stirring to completely coat the noodles.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is golden brown. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 293kcal