@smileyrecipes: 🧀🎃 Creamiest Pumpkin Mac & Cheese 🎃🧀 Ingredients: 8 oz dry macaroni 3 tbsps butter 1 1/2 tbsps flour 1 cup (8 oz) pumpkin puree 1 1/4 cups warm cream 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp mustard powder 2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground sage 2 tsp oregano 3 tbsps cream cheese 1 cup fresh shredded sharp cheddar 1/2 cup fresh shredded Monterey Jack 1/4 cup fresh shredded Gouda Salt & pepper to taste Instructions: 1. Macaroni: Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Before draining, reserve about ½ cup of pasta water. 2. Make the roux: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes, until bubbling and lightly golden. 3. Add the cream: Slowly whisk in the warm cream until completely smooth. Cook for 2–3 minutes, whisking, until it begins to thicken. 4. Add the pumpkin, cream cheese, and spices: Whisk in the 1 cup pumpkin purée, cream cheese, paprika, mustard powder, garlic powder, nutmeg, sage, oregano, and salt. Let it simmer gently for about 3–4 minutes. 5. Add the cheese: Turn the heat to low, then gradually stir in the cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Gouda until completely smooth. 6. Combine: Stir in the cooked macaroni. If the sauce is thicker than you'd like, add reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches your desired texture. Enjoy garnished with fresh cracked black pepper, sage, and breadcrumbs! . . . #macandcheese #pumpkin #cheesy #fallrecipes #EasyRecipes

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