Pumpkin Bacon Mac and Cheese #PumpkinWeek

Today is the last day of the 2020 #PumpkinWeek. I plan all year and then it goes by in a snap!  I have saved the best for last:  Pumpkin BACON Mac and Cheese!  This dish was delicious and would be a wonderful side dish for your Thanksgiving meal, or just a wonderful fall dinner!

I roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts and used them as a garnish with the bacon.  It was so good and definitely made the start of fall very special.  I will be making this again and again, I am sure. I cannot wait for my daughter to try it, as she loves all things pumpkin. (just like her momma!)

Pumpkin season is here, and we are celebrating our love of pumpkin with #PumpkinWeek hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures. All week-long 26 bloggers will be sharing over 80 pumpkin-filled recipes for all your Autumn celebrations, including breakfasts, baked goods, savory pumpkin recipes, desserts, and drinks.

Drink Recipes

• Iced Pumpkin Pie Drink by Palatable Pastime

Breakfast and Baked Goods

• Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins by The Mandatory Mooch
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins by Our Sutton Place
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scones by Veggies First Then Dessert
• Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal by A Little Fish in the Kitchen
• Pumpkin Pull Apart Bread by Making Miracles
• Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake by Blogghetti

Savory Recipes

• Baked Pumpkin Goat Cheese Alfredo Pasta with Bacon by Cheese Curd In Paradise
• Pumpkin Bacon Mac and Cheese by Our Good Life
• Pumpkin Corn Chowder by Cindy's Recipes and Writings

Dessert Recipes

• Caramel Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies by Sweet Beginnings
• Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake byBig Bear's Wife
• No Churn Pumpkin Ice Cream by Caroline's Cooking
• Pumpkin Spice Latte Layer Cake by Love & Confections
• Vegan Pumpkin Spiced Muffins by Happily Curated Chaos

Yield: 8

Author: Terri Steffes

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Pumpkin Bacon Mac and Cheese

A special macaroni and cheese, perfect for the Autumn table.

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 40 Min

Ingredients:

• 16 oz whole wheat pasta
• 2 T butter
• 2 T flour
• 1 1/2 c whole milk
• 15 oz pumpkin
• 1 t garlic
• 1 t dry mustard
• 1/4 t cayenne pepper
• 1/4 t white pepper
• 1/4 c diced onion
• 6 slices bacon
• 1/4 t nutmeg
• 1 c grated parmesan
• 3 c grated cheese
• 2/3 c chicken broth

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. In the meanwhile, cook bacon to crispy, drain on paper towels.
3. In a large pot, melt butter and cook onions. 
4. Add flour, whisk and cook until flour is browned.
5. Add in milk and vegetable broth, whisking until smooth.
6. Add spices and pumpkin and stir.
7. Add cheeses and melt.
8. Add pasta, stir gently to coat.
9. Chop bacon.
10. Serve with a sprinkling of chopped bacon on top.

Calories

400.15

Fat (grams)

25.61

Sat. Fat (grams)

13.58

Carbs (grams)

23.22

Fiber (grams)

2.48

Net carbs

20.73

Sugar (grams)

4.41

Protein (grams)

20.75

Sodium (milligrams)

747.31

Cholesterol (grams)

72.78

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