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Baked Pumpkin Mac & Cheese with Bacon

Baked Pumpkin Mac & Cheese with Bacon

Course Lunch & Dinner, Side Dish
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Baked Pumpkin Mac & Cheese with Bacon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. Cloverdale bacon (we used Hickory)
  • 4 cups Elbow macaroni (cooked according to package instructions)
  • 4 tbsp. Butter
  • 4 tbsp. All-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp. Salt
  • 1 tbsp. Pepper
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1-1/2 cups 2% Milk
  • 1-1/2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 2 cups Shredded Fontana cheese
  • 15 oz. Can Pumpkin (1 can)
  • 2 tbsp. Fresh Sage (chooped, plus more for garnish)
  • 1 cup Panko Bread crumbs
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1-1/2 tbsp. Olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Place bacon on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until very crispy. Allow to drain on a paper towel and then crumble into small pieces. Set aside.
  • When done with the bacon, switch the oven to 350F.
  • In a medium/large saucepan heat the butter over medium heat. Once fully melted, add the flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder, and stir constantly to combine.
  • Slowly pour in the milk and cream, whisking constantly while you add. Allow to thicken, continuing to stir, until bubbly.
  • Add in the cheese, one cup at a time, stirring to melt before adding the second cup. Stir in the pumpkin and sage.
  • Remove from the heat and pour over the cooked pasta, stirring to combine. Stir in the bacon crumbles, reserving some for garnish if desired.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine panko, parmesan, and olive oil.
  • Pour the macaroni into a large baking dish, pressing down slightly with your spoon to make the top level.
  • Pour the panko mixture over the noodles, covering the entire top. Sprinkle with extra sage if desired.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until everything is hot and bubbly and the bread crumbs are golden and toasted.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with extra bacon!! Enjoy!
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