Description
Pumpkin Chili Macaroni and Cheese is the ultimate comfort dish that combines creamy cheese with a hint of seasonal spice. This hearty recipe features tender macaroni coated in a luscious pumpkin-infused sauce, delivering a perfect balance of flavors for chilly evenings. Easy to make and delightful to serve, it’s a dish that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup whole milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add garlic powder and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, chili powder, salt, and pepper until heated through.
- Gradually add milk or cream while stirring continuously to create a creamy base.
- Mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted; if too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually.
- Combine cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce and simmer on low for 2-3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg