Irresistible Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
1,341 views · Published 16 November 2013 · 2:35 · Indexed 6 November 2026
Channel: Better Homes and Gardens · 2013 · Howto & Style
Watch as Better Homes and Gardens shows you this pumpkin recipe--irresistible pumpkin mac and cheese! Whether you're using this pumpkin pasta as a fall recipe or just a quick dinner idea any time of year, it's sure to please. To start, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. For the cheese sauce, melt two tablespoons of butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add two tablespoons of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and ground black pepper. Stir the butter and flour mixture, slowly whisking in a cup of whipping cream and a cup of whole milk. Cook this mixture, whisking constantly until thickened and bubbly. Stir in a cup of shredded Fontina cheese and a 15-ounce can of pumpkin. This healthy addition also adds gorgeous, bright orange color. Add a tablespoon of freshly-snipped sage, and stir in 8 ounces of cooked and drained elbow macaroni. Your pumpkin pasta should now be stirred and well-coated. Transfer the macaroni and cheese to an ungreased 2-quart baking dish. For the topping, mix together 1/2 cup of soft bread crumbs, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup of chopped walnuts, and a tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle this cheesy mix evenly over the pasta, and bake it until the cheese is bubbly--about 30 minutes. This mac and cheese recipe will quickly become one of your family's favorites! Subscribe to the BHG Channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=bhg Official Website: http://www.bhg.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mybhg Twitter: http://twitter.com/bhg Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/bhg/ GooglePlus: https://plus.google.com/114700401799581477045/posts Instagram: http://instagram.com/betterhomesandgardens#
