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Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese (Photo: lawellphoto.com)

Ingredients: 

1½ pounds elbow macaroni
4 cups milk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup flour
8 ounces Gruyère, grated (2 cups)
12 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, grated (3 cups)
1 15-ounce can pureed pumpkin
Salt and pepper to taste
1½ cups panko bread crumbs
Olive oil

Recipe directions: 

Preheat the oven to 375 and coat a 3-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Boil a large pot of salted water, and add the macaroni. Cook 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well.

In a small saucepan, warm the milk over medium-low heat. In a large pot, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook over low heat for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. After 2 minutes, add the warm milk and whisk until the mixture is smooth and thickened. Turn the heat off, and add the cheeses and pumpkin, and season with salt and pepper. Add the cooked macaroni, stir, and pour into the baking dish. Top the macaroni with the panko, and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until bubbly and browned.

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