Homemade Mac and Cheese

5 from 1 vote

A delicious, easy, homemade take on a crowd favorite!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Healthy Mac and Cheese, Homemade Mac and Cheese

Servings:

Author: Kacie Barnes, MCN, RDN, LD

2 cups broth I used chicken bone broth, but you can use veggie broth if making vegetarian
2-2.5 cups milk whole
2 tbsp butter unsalted
3/4 tsp salt
pinch black pepper
3 cups elbow macaroni dry
1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese not pre-shredded
1.5 cups shredded gruyere cheese
3-4 tbsp pumpkin puree canned

In a large pot, stir together 2 cups chicken bone broth, 2 cups milk, butter, salt and pepper. Bring to a low simmer over medium heat.
Stir in macaroni. Cover and cook, stirring every few minutes until al dente (about 10-12 minutes total), adding more liquid gradually if needed.
Remove from heat. Stir in pumpkin and cheese until melted. If the sauce is too thick, gradually stir in additional broth or milk until it comes together.

This recipe is easily adapted to be fully vegetarian if you use vegetable broth instead of chicken/bone broth.