Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

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Add nutrition to a favorite dish, use your leftover pumpkin, and make the kids happy all using the same recipe!

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
3
Yield:
3 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup elbow macaroni

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.

  2. Stir pumpkin puree, butter, and cheese with the drained macaroni in a large bowl until the butter is melted and the noodles completely coated.

Cook's Note:

Use your favorite type of cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

332 Calories
17g Fat
31g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 332
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 11g 53%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 264mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 15g 29%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 292mg 22%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 304mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.