Pumpkin Jalapeno Mac and Cheese Recipe
This Mac and Cheese recipe is one of my favorites to make during the Fall because it combines late Summer jalapeno peppers and early Fall pumpkins to make a classic comfort food meal. It tastes like traditional macaroni and cheese, but it’s extra creamy due to the pumpkin puree, and the jalapeno peppers add a kick of spice. The jalapeno pepper taste is not overpowering at all, it’s just a little spice added in, so you don’t have to worry about burning your mouth!
Ingredients
Here’s all the ingredients you need:
elbow macaraoni noodlesbutterall purpose flourground mustard saltnutmeg pumpkin puree jalapeno peppers (1-2) cheddar cheese
This unique mac and cheese recipe is packed with pumpkin and cheese for a extra creamy meal. The pumpkin is rich and has a touch of sweetness. The cheese is savory and melts beautifully. We also add in jalapeno peppers for a slight kick of heat. It’s the perfect combo.
How to Make
Cook your elbow noodles or medium shells according to box. Drain and put noodles in a 11×8 baking dish.
As you can see I was having a “empty my pantry out” kinda night, so I used half elbow noodles and half shells!
In a saucepan, you’re going to make the cheese sauce. Melt butter, and then stir in flour and mix until smooth. Add milk and simmer, mixing until thickened. Remove from heat and add in mustard, salt and nutmeg. Mix. Finally, add in pumpkin puree, jalapeno peppers and 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese. You can use 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers depending how spicy you want it. Tip: Want to make homemade pumpkin puree? It’s a fun project to try if you’ve never made it before!
Pour cheese mixture over elbow macaraoni in baking dish and mix. Top with the 1/2 cup remaining cheddar cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
I hope you love this macaraoni and cheese as much as I do!
What can you serve with mac and cheese?
Here’s some recipes you can serve with this Pumpkin Jalapeno Mac and Cheese! Stewed TomatoesDiced TomatoesEasy Garlic KnotsFluffy Dinner RollsPumpkin Dinner RollsSourdough Crockpot Bread Pin for later:
