Baked Pumpkin Mac & Cheese

Enjoy the perfect fall dish with this creamy pumpkin mac and cheese, made with cheddar and Gruyère and finished with a buttery Ritz cracker topping

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Melt butter in the pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Continue to whisk constantly for two to three minutes. In the last 30 seconds, add garlic.

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Pour in milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly to create a smooth mixture. Stir in Dijon mustard, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer.

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Turn off the heat. Stir in Gruyere and cheddar until melted, and then stir in the pumpkin purée until it becomes one cohesive mixture.

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Add the cooked macaroni to the pot and stir to coat. If you prefer a stove-top Mac and cheese, serve immediately but keep going for the baked version!

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Pour the macaroni into a baking dish and top with crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter. Bake until hot and bubbly.

Now this is what I call fall comfort food! You will love every cheesy bite. This pumpkin mac and cheese is as delicious as it gets!

What a great recipe! You've combined so many of my favorite autumn flavors in one delicious dish ... This has to be the ultimate comfort food! Thanks for another winner.

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