Pumpkin and Mushroom Mac N Cheese Recipe

Welcome to the season of delicious pumpkins! At farmers' markets and supermarkets, you'll find a variety of pumpkins lining the shelves, signaling that it's time to embrace the flavors of fall. In my kitchen, pumpkin dishes like pumpkin soup and pumpkin salad have become regular favorites.

Pumpkins are packed with essential vitamins and minerals. This makes them a must-have ingredient, especially during their peak season. Let’s dive into some wholesome and tasty pumpkin recipes that will brighten up your table!

This time, I’m excited to share my recipe for Pumpkin and Mushroom Mac 'n Cheese! Macaroni and cheese, or Mac 'n Cheese, is a beloved comfort food in American and British households, made by coating cooked macaroni with a rich cheese sauce.

In this version, I've lightened it up by reducing the amount of cheese and using more pumpkin sauce for added flavor. Both pumpkin and mushrooms are packed with dietary fiber, making this a healthier twist on the classic. 

Enjoy this wholesome take on Mac 'n Cheese!

Ingredients:

<Serves 4>

♥ Garlic, minced – 1/2 teaspoon

♥ Mushrooms – 4-5, sliced

♥ Olive oil – 3 tablespoons

♥Japanese Pumpkin – 200g (puréed from 250-300g)

♥ Almond milk – 1 cup

♥ Gruyère cheese (or your preferred cheese) – 50g

♥ Salt – 2 teaspoons (adjust to taste)

♥ Black pepper – a pinch

♥ Gluten-free macaroni – 500g

Instructions:

1. Peel the pumpkin, boil it, then purée it in a food processor or mash it by hand.

2. Heat olive oil in a pot, add the garlic, and once it’s cooked, add the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper, then sauté for about 5 minutes.

3. Add the pumpkin purée and almond milk to the pot from step 2, and simmer while stirring for a few minutes.

4. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions.

5. Add the cooked macaroni to the pumpkin sauce, mix in the cheese, and it’s ready to serve!

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