Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 16 oz package macaroni pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • 1 8 oz package shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 8 oz package of cream cheese
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 package Smoked Sausage (cooked then sliced into 1/4 inch slices)

Instruction

  • Cook macaroni pasta according to package directions. Drain, set aside.
  • In the same pot you cooked the macaroni, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook and stir garlic in melted butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk the flour into the butter and garlic to form a smooth paste.
  • Slowly add the evaporated milk whisking into flour mixture until it forms a smooth sauce; simmer until thickened, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Add in the shredded cheese and cream cheese and whisk and stir until completely melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients except the sausage and and stir until combined.
  • Lightly stir in the smoked sausage and the cooked macaroni until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot, enjoy!
  • Bake in the preheated oven until topping is brown and crisp, 40 minutes.