Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is the ultimate cozy fall dinner—warm, hearty, and full of flavor. Whether you serve it as a main dish or a side, it’s sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large elbow pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, coarse kosher
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dry sage
- 1/4 teaspoon dry ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3-4 cups whole milk
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (12 oz cheese)
- 1/4 cup crisped cooked bacon, diced fine adding 1/2 in and topping with remaining bacon
- fresh oregano garnish