Ingredients
Directions 8 steps | 40 Minutes
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly butter a gratin or baking dish. In a saucepan on medium-low heat, sauté the shallots until they start to turn light brown.
![Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Recipe: Preheat the oven to 325°F.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1627415405/recipes/Pumpkin-Mac-and-Cheese---Extra-1_6100636c6ab98.jpg)
Add the butter and flour and cook for about 1 minute. Do not let it brown. Slowly whisk in the milk, cream and evaporated milk. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly until it comes to a simmer and thickens. Do not let it come to a boil.
![Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Recipe: Add the butter and flour and cook for about 1 minute.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1627415666/recipes/Pumpkin-Macarroni-and-Cheese-5_61006471cfba9.jpg)
Turn the heat to low and whisk in the pumpkin, truffle oil, nutmeg, brown sugar, brandy, truffle salt and all the cheeses.
![Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Recipe: Turn the heat to low and whisk in the pumpkin, truffle oil, nutmeg, brown sugar, brandy, truffle salt and all the cheeses.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1627415811/recipes/Pumpkin-Mac-and-Cheese---Extra-3_610065025b982.jpg)
Continue to stir until the cheeses melt and the sauce is smooth.
![Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Recipe: Continue to stir until the cheeses melt and the sauce is smooth.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1627415879/recipes/Pumpkin-Mac-and-Cheese---Extra-4_610065464f891.jpg)
Fold in the cooked pasta and pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
![Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Recipe: Fold in the cooked pasta and pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1627415934/recipes/Pumpkin-Macarroni-and-Cheese-11_6100657dd3fa7.jpg)
Make the crumb topping. Moisten the bread crumbs with the truffle oil and add a pinch of truffle salt and cracked pepper.
![Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Recipe: Make the crumb topping.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1627415986/recipes/Pumpkin-Mac-and-Cheese---Extra-5_610065b12e20d.jpg)
Sprinkle the crumbs over the pasta.
![Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Recipe: Sprinkle the crumbs over the pasta.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1627416028/recipes/Pumpkin-Mac-and-Cheese---Extra-6_610065dba255b.jpg)
Bake the pumpkin mac and cheese at 325°F for about 20 minutes or until bubbling. Serve hot. Enjoy!
![Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Recipe: Bake the pumpkin mac and cheese at 325°F for about 20 minutes or until bubbling.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1627416117/recipes/Pumpkin-Macarroni-and-Cheese-17_61006634e52d4.jpg)
Notes:
For an extra brown topping, turn the oven to broil and briefly run the pasta under the broiler, watching it carefully so it doesn't burn.
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