Pumpkin Mac ‘n Cheese
It might not feel like it yet, but Fall is almost here and with it comes Pumpkin everything. To carry on this Autumnal tradition I want to share with you my Pumpkin Mac ‘N Cheese recipe featuring my very favourite cheese – Gay Lea’s Ivanhoe Sharp Cheddar Cheese.
Pinterest is already flooded with autumn colours as pumpkins, squash and other fall favourites fulfill a need we all have for flavour and comfort. Adding a little cheese into the mix makes everything even better.
Gay Lea’s Ivanhoe Cheese has an enviable reputation for its high quality, aged cheddar cheese and specialty cheeses. Ivanhoe is actually the oldest cheese company of its kind in Canada, and it still remains a local attraction in the hamlet of Ivanhoe! They specialize in award-winning artisan cheddars, as well as an extensive selection of specialty cheeses including Naturally Smoked Gouda and flavoured Monterey Jacks. They even offer Kosher and Halal varieties.
My recipe features the Old Sharpe Cheddar Cheese from Ivanhoe and it literally melts in your mouth it is so creamy. The cheese sauce in my recipe literally would not be the same made with any other cheese.
It is currently available in creamy and delicious Vanilla Bean and Salted Caramel flavours. You can enjoy it on its own, or with your favourite toppings. It is packed with 10g of protein per serving and only 110 calories, meaning you can also slip some into your smoothies, shakes, cakes and muffins for a guilt-free enhancement. I already have some great ideas!
Pumpkin Mac ‘n Cheese
Ingredients:
3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 cup milk
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
2 Cups Ivanhoe Old Sharpe Cheddar Cheese
1 tsp nutmeg
Salt & Pepper to taste
4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375F.
Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions then drain.
Meanwhile, in a medium stockpot over medium-high heat, scald your milk then remove from heat.
Stir cheese into your milk until melted then add pumpkin puree and stir well. Remove from heat and add salt, nutmeg and black pepper.
Combine with drained noodles then pour into casserole dish.
Bake uncovered 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.
Top with Bacon and serve!
Pumpkin Mac 'N Cheese
Ingredients
- 3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 Cups Ivanhoe Old Sharpe Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions then drain.
- Meanwhile, in a medium stockpot over medium-high heat, scald your milk then remove from heat.
- Stir cheese into your milk until melted then add pumpkin puree and stir well. Remove from heat and add salt, nutmeg and black pepper.
- Combine with drained noodles then pour into casserole dish.
- Bake uncovered 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
I think I will have to give this a try,it sure looks delicious
just add a PSL on the side!
This sounds so rich and delicious. The pumpkin must add a nice depth of flavour along with the sharp cheese.
I love Mac n Cheese and I love pumpkin. This is certainly a different combination. I’d love to try it.
now that’s a twist!
that’s a great twist on a classic
I have tried the skinny mac and cheese with cauliflower and one with butternut squash, now I need to try this one out, and this recipe is far the easiest to make out of the others, I’m thinking this might just be my new mac and cheese!!!
It certainly feels like fall here today. Chilly and raining. I love mac and cheese, pure comfort. Would not have imagined it with pumpkin, but why not. Sounds delicious and looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.
I’m afraid that I don’t like pumpkin so this isn’t a recipe for me, sorry. However I was interested to read about the Nordica Smooth Cottage Cheese, I must keep my eyes open for that.
Not sure this is the recipe for me, although it does look great!
that’s a unique twist on a classic
What a great idea to put these two together. I would love to try it out.
I love the idea of adding pumpkin! It gives it a nice orange colour too!
no way!!! pumpkin mac and cheese? such a great and different idea. i have never tried this before
I have to try this (minus the bacon). I love pumpkin and this sounds really interesting!
Thanks for the recipe! This looks delish! I love to try it!
Now this is different, and I bet it’s pretty delicious! Thanks so much for posting
This recipe sounds delicious. A must try for sure.
Well that sure is something I have never heard of !! I must try pumpkin in my Mac and cheese next time I make 🙂
Sounds interesting, I think I will have to give this a try. We do love pumpkin and macaroni & cheese so I am sure we will like it.