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Baked Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese with Greens is a great way to enjoy your favorite comfort food with mixed greens that is baked until golden and delicious!
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Baked Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese with Greens

Baked Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese with Greens is a great way to enjoy your favorite comfort food with mixed greens. Baked until golden and delicious!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings 4 to 6 servings
Calories 1012kcal
Author Ashley C.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • cup pumpkin puree or a 15oz can
  • 5 ounces Fontina cheese shredded
  • 3 ounces organicgirl PEPPERGREENS
  • ½ cup soft bread crumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and return to the pot.
  • In a medium pan, melt the butter over low heat. Whisk in the flour, salt, pepper. Add the cream and milk, whisking constantly. Increase the heat to medium and stir until the sauce begins to thicken and bubble around the edges.
  • Add the pumpkin and cheese to the cream sauce. Whisk to blend. Add pasta to sauce and stir until well coated. Stir in greens. Transfer pasta mixture to a 9 x 9 inch (1.5 quart) baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese; sprinkle over pasta. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Source: Spoonful of Flavor

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 1012kcal | Carbohydrates: 112g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 18505IU | Vitamin C: 9.8mg | Calcium: 520mg | Iron: 4.1mg