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Pumpkin Apple Three Cheese Mac and Cheese

Pumpkin Apple Three Cheese Mac and Cheese: Fall's Cozy Delight

Pumpkin Apple Three Cheese Mac and Cheese is a delightful blend of creamy pumpkin, sweet-tart apples, and three cheeses, perfect for cozy autumn dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree can be fresh or canned
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheddar cheese can substitute with regular cheddar
  • 0.5 cup Gorgonzola cheese blue cheese can be used instead
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for a lighter version
For the Topping
  • 0.5 cup bread crumbs panko recommended
  • 0.5 cup additional cheddar for topping
For Flavoring
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary dried can be used
  • 2 cups apples cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • medium saucepan
  • skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water over high heat, add the macaroni and cook for about 7 minutes until al dente. Strain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it simmers. Gradually mix in Gruyere, Gorgonzola, Parmesan, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil, add apple chunks, and sauté for about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Combine the cooked macaroni, cheese sauce, and sautéed apples in a large bowl, folding until well coated.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish, pour in the mixture, top with breadcrumbs, cheddar, and rosemary.
  6. Bake for 15–20 minutes until the top is golden brown. Let sit before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose firm apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor balance. Can prep in advance and refrigerate before baking.

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