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Mac & Cheese Stuffed Pumpkin

Mac & Cheese Stuffed Pumpkin: Cozy Fall Comfort in a Dish

This Mac & Cheese Stuffed Pumpkin offers a cozy blend of flavors, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin
  • 1 whole Sugar Pumpkin about 5 pounds
  • Sea Salt adjust according to taste
For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil can substitute with another oil
  • 0.25 pound Mild Italian Pork Sausage can swap with chicken or turkey sausage
  • 4 ounces Elbow Macaroni other pasta shapes can be used
  • 5 ounces Fontina Cheese use similar melting cheeses if needed
  • 2 ounces Gruyère Cheese Emmental cheese can be an alternative
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper essential for flavor
For the Fresh Herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Chopped Fresh Rosemary dried rosemary can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Chopped Fresh Thyme can swap with dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Chopped Fresh Sage dried sage can be used
  • 3 Scallions can replace with onions or shallots
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can use half-and-half or a non-dairy alternative

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the top off the sugar pumpkin and scoop out the insides. Sprinkle sea salt inside the pumpkin and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sausage, cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes, and set aside.
  3. Boil water in a pot, add salt, and cook elbow macaroni until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain and toss with olive oil.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine macaroni, sausage, cheeses, scallions, herbs, and heavy cream. Stir until well combined.
  5. Spoon the filling into the pumpkin, packing gently and leaving space at the top. Press down lightly to fit snugly.
  6. Place the stuffed pumpkin in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes or until tender.
  7. After baking, let cool for 10 minutes, then scoop out portions of filling and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Choose a sugar pumpkin that's firm and heavy. Don't overstuff and check for tenderness while baking.

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