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Baked Macaroni Pumpkin Cups

September 21, 2015 Michelle Homan 16 Comments

So I finally did it. Despite the still sweltering 80 degree September days here in New York, football season has begun and I couldn’t help but crack open my first can of pumpkin. It’ll be fall soon enough–maybe I can will it with this recipe. I also indulged in pumpkin froyo, and pumpkin spice coffee and craft beer are suddenly not too far off the horizon.

Clearly Mother Nature, it’s time.

So the timing was perfect to team up with Silk and their #MeatlessMondayNight campaign to bring you a healthy {fall} recipe to add to your repertoire. Silk’s website has great information on plant based diets, and reason why you might want to try and #SidelineMeat!

Pumpkin Macaroni

I knew I wanted to make a warm, savory recipe in anticipation of the brisk fall day that should be arriving any second now. I started with the idea of a dip, then possibly a soup, then somehow arrived at these Baked Macaroni Pumpkin Cups.

Pumpkin Macaroni Cups

They were inspired by countless backed macaroni and cheese cups I’ve seen around Pinterest, but I decided to keep these simple and let the pumpkin flavor shine.

Baked Macaroni Cupcake

Aren’t they cute? They also totally held together nicely…no fork necessary! Great for a game day (or #MeatlessMondayNight!) appetizer.

Ingredients:

1 pound whole wheat small shell pasta

1 can pumpkin puree

1 1/2 cups Silk Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk

1 tbs pumpkin pie spice

Cook pasta according to directions on the box. I used small whole wheat shells, but any small shaped pasta would be just fine. In a separate pot (or when the pasta is finished) add the pumpkin puree and Almond Milk. Again, I used Silk Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk, but any variety would work just fine. I just always have this one in my fridge and it seems to work well with everything. Combine the pumpkin and almond milk over low heat and then add in pumpkin pie spice.

Once the sauce is well combined, mix together gently with the pasta making sure it is evenly coated. Spoon pasta into lined muffin tin. I made sure to pack it tightly to encourage binding. Apparently pumpkin is a binder, so no egg was necessary in the recipe!

Pumpkin pasta cupcake

The result was a crispy outer and a moist inside–a hit with kids and adults!

New gameday favorite! Try these Baked Macaroni Pumpkin Cups! #ad #MeatlessMondayNight

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This post is linked up with Annmarie for Meatless Monday and Foodie Friday!

Also linking up with Deborah and Tina for Meatless Monday!

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Comments

  1. Tina Muir says

    September 21, 2015 at 6:35 am

    Ooooh yum! How clever! Love this Michelle! I have never baked macaroni…I dont think, but definitely not when they are as adorable as this! Thanks for linking up today!
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    • Michelle Homan says

      September 21, 2015 at 7:45 am

      Thanks! I’m really happy with how they came out!

      Reply
  2. Annmarie says

    September 21, 2015 at 7:38 am

    Definitely NEED to make these, they look delicious!
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    • Michelle Homan says

      September 21, 2015 at 7:45 am

      They were! The pumpkin flavor was great! Thanks! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    September 21, 2015 at 8:09 am

    I have a similar mac n cheese cupcake recipe. Haven’t done it with pumpkin yet. I have a Oct 1 pumpkin rule 🙂 What keeps them together? Thanks for linking up with us for meatless Monday always great to have you!
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    • Michelle Homan says

      September 21, 2015 at 8:54 am

      I tried to have that rule! Actually the pumpkin is a binder, and it worked!

      Reply
  4. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

    September 21, 2015 at 8:44 am

    Yummy!!!! These look totally delish!
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    • Michelle Homan says

      September 21, 2015 at 8:55 am

      Thanks! They were!

      Reply
  5. heather says

    September 21, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    They look really good. Is the pasta dry? Just wondering. Thanks for sharing, I am getting ready to get busy with the pumpkin bandwagon. Have a great day
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    • Michelle Homan says

      September 21, 2015 at 12:26 pm

      They were amazingly moist on the inside with just a little crispness on the outside. They were best right out of the oven. Thanks!

      Reply
  6. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    September 21, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    I dont think i’ve ever had pumpkin spice with pasta, I’m intrigued!!
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    • Michelle Homan says

      September 21, 2015 at 2:53 pm

      I didn’t even need to put cheese on it! The texture and moisture was perfect.

      Reply
  7. Liz says

    September 23, 2015 at 3:47 pm

    Love how simple these are!! Only 4 ingredients?! Looks amazing. I will give these a test with my wing/nacho loving football watching friends 🙂
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    • Michelle Homan says

      September 23, 2015 at 3:49 pm

      Thanks so much! I love 4 ingredient recipes!

      Reply
  8. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    September 24, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    These look awesome. I love the concept. Not a big fan of pumpkin sadly but could probably sub something else to achieve the same thing!

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    • Michelle Homan says

      September 24, 2015 at 9:11 pm

      Plenty of baked mac and cheese cups too! I can’t believe you’re not a pumpkin fan! Lol

      Reply

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