{"id":8534,"date":"2024-10-11T19:07:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T19:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fmf-old.abidesites.com\/?post_type=recipes&p=8534"},"modified":"2025-09-05T22:32:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T22:32:29","slug":"pumpkin-mac-and-cheese","status":"publish","type":"recipes","link":"https:\/\/fmf-old.abidesites.com\/?recipes=pumpkin-mac-and-cheese","title":{"rendered":"Pumpkin Mac and Cheese"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pumpkin Mac and Cheese<\/h2>\n

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  • 1\/2 cup bread crumbs of choice (*can be gluten free)<\/li>\n
  • 1 lb dry short pasta of choice (*can be gluten free)<\/li>\n
  • 1 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour of choice (*can be gluten free)<\/li>\n
  • 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more for pasta water and to taste<\/li>\n
  • 1 tsp garlic powder<\/li>\n
  • 1 tsp paprika<\/li>\n
  • 1 tsp onion powder<\/li>\n
  • 1\/4 tsp cayenne pepper<\/li>\n
  • 2 cups plain milk of choice (*can use whole milk or plain oat milk)<\/li>\n
  • 1 15 oz can Farmer's Market Foods Organic Pumpkin Puree<\/li>\n
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded<\/li>\n
  • 8 oz smoked gouda cheese, shredded<\/li>\n
  • salt, to taste plus a sprinkle for pasta water<\/li>\n
  • ground black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
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      Cook the pasta according to box directions.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Drain the\u00a0pasta, reserving \u00bd cup of the\u00a0pasta water. Set drained pasta aside.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      In the same pot over medium heat, add oil\u00a0and\u00a0garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Whisk in the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt,\u00a0and\u00a0pepper.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until flour starts to clump a bit.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Add in the pumpkin puree. Continue to\u00a0cook for another 5-7 minutes.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    8. \n

      Remove the pot from heat\u00a0and\u00a0gradually add the shredded\u00a0cheeses, whisking in between additions until the\u00a0cheese\u00a0melts each time.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Pour over pasta.\u00a0Top with breadcrumbs\u00a0and\u00a0extra\u00a0cheese.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Add to the oven for 10 minutes or until breadcrumbs are browned.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n

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      Main Course<\/div>\n
      mac and cheese, pumpkin<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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