Pumpkin Mac & Cheese (High Protein & Gluten Free!)

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Course

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 8

Calories: 405

Best Season: Fall

Dietary: Gluten Free, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free

Ingredients

For the Brown Butter Bread Crumbs

3 tbsp butter (grass fed is best)
1 tsp sage (dried)
1 cup almond flour
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

For the Mac & Cheese

16 oz noodles (I used the Banza cavatapi chick pea pasta)
2 tbsp butter (grass fed is best)
3/4 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
1 1/2 cup almond milk (unsweetened, plain)
1 cup pumpkin puree
3 cup cheddar cheese (freshly grated)

Instructions

1
In a small saucepan, melt the butter for the topping over medium heat. Continue to cook (stirring occasionally) until browned & bubbly.
2
In a small bowl, combine the remaining brown butter topping ingredients. Add into the saucepan with the browned butter. Coat your "breadcrumb" mixture in the brown butter. Cook for a few more minutes & turn off the heat.
3
In a large pot, combine the butter for the mac & cheese and almond milk. Stir until mixed together & butter is melted.
4
Add in the spices, pumpkin puree, and freshly grated cheese.
5
Once the cheese is melted, add in your cooked noodles. Coat noodles in sauce, and allow to thicken, about 4-5 minutes. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
6
Top your individual bowls off with your almond flour bread crumbs & dig in!!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 405kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.1g33%
Saturated Fat 10.7g54%
Cholesterol 52.3mg18%
Sodium 628.9mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 34.4g12%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g25%
Sugars 1.2g
Protein 24.1g49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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