![]() ![]() Velveeta cheese was a reasonably inexpensive cheese food in those days, and it was a great meal-stretcher when added to macaroni. Velveeta cheese was ‘invented’ in 1918 but became popular in the 1930s and was going strong in the 1940s when I came on the scene. Growing up, my mom used that processed cheese food called Velveeta which was such a favorite back then. Stir the cheese in OFF the heat gently stir in the pasta add breadcrumbs to the top bake until golden brown Memories of Mom’s Mac and Cheese: However, this is an everyday, approachable old-school recipe. That’s not to say we don’t love packing in a delightful blend of cheeses in other recipes (like our seafood mac and cheese or our whole grain mac and cheese). Savory, sharp, aged cheddar cheese creates layers of flavor. This recipe proves that you don’t need to purchase several expensive kinds of cheese to make this creamy comfort food. ![]() Let stand 5 minutes before serving.This is an affordable and straightforward one-cheese mac and cheese. Taste the sauce for seasoning and adjust with more salt or pepper.ġMix the cooked pasta into the sauce until well coated then spoon into the prepared baking dish, top with remaining cheese.ĢBake the macaroni and cheese, uncovered, until golden brown on top, about 25 minutes. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Add the pumpkin puree and three-quarters of the grated cheese. Season the sauce with a 1/2 teaspoon of salt, pepper, nutmeg, and mustard. Continue to cook, whisking constantly until the sauce bubbles and thickens. Cook, whisking constantly 2 to 3 minutes until the butter smells fragrant and nutty - the color of the butter-flour mixture will turn light brown.ĤWhile whisking, slowly pour in the milk. ![]() When the butter begins to bubble, add the flour. Drain.ģMelt butter in a large, high-sided pan over medium heat. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish or spray with nonstick cooking spray.ĢBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Thanks to our no-fail method for cooking mushrooms, this easy pasta comes together in under 30 minutes and tastes amazing!ġHeat the oven to 350 degrees F. Easy Garlic Mushroom Pasta - Mushroom pasta with the most delicious garlic butter mushrooms.Parmesan Lemon Baked Spaghetti Squash - Easy baked spaghetti squash with butter cooked chicken, parmesan, and fresh lemon.Baked Spaghetti - Delicious at all times of the year, this baked spaghetti has a layer of creamy pesto in the middle.In the recipe, we use summer squash, but for a fall inspired dish, try substituting with roasted cubed winter squash or pumpkin. Easy Vegetable Lasagna - This recipe has so many happy reviews, we can’t keep up.And that’s it, simple pumpkin mac and cheese! You’re going to love it. Or for an extra cheesy crust, you can bake it. For stovetop mac and cheese, you can just stop at this point, grab a bowl and dig in. When the cheese is melted, the sauce is ready for the pasta. After making many batches of mac and cheese, we’ve found that home-grated cheese melts more easily than the cheese sold pre-grated in bags. Try replacing the pumpkin puree with pureed butternut squash or other winter varieties.įor the cheese, we use extra sharp cheddar. If you don’t have pumpkin on hand, but have other winter squashes, this recipe works beautifully with other varieties of squash. We add salt, pepper, nutmeg, mustard for a little zing, and of course, the pumpkin puree. Once you have a creamy sauce, it’s all about the seasonings. Pour in some milk and whisk until the sauce thickens. Just like our easy baked mac and cheese and this ultra creamy mac and cheese, this pumpkin spiked sauce is easy and made on the stove. To make it, melt butter in a large pan then whisk in flour until light brown and nutty. Our favorite savory way to use pumpkin is to stir it into a cheesy, velvety sauce and make pumpkin mac and cheese. We make pumpkin scones, cupcakes, pumpkin bread, and we even add it to our coffee. ![]() Whenever fall hits, we’re on the lookout for every possible way to add pumpkin to our lives. We usually break out this recipe after making a batch of our pumpkin scones or pumpkin spice lattes. Related: We also use pumpkin puree to make this chocolate orange pumpkin bread! How to Make Pumpkin Mac and CheeseĪdding pumpkin puree to macaroni and cheese makes everything creamier and like velvet. Use homemade pumpkin puree or consider this recipe the perfect excuse for using up leftover canned pumpkin during the fall. ![]()
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