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Roasted Pumpkin Sage Mac & Cheese Burger with Brown Butter Crumbs — restaurant-quality recipe photo

Roasted Pumpkin Sage Mac & Cheese Burger with Brown Butter Crumbs


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  • Author: Chef Crenn
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A deliciously unique burger featuring roasted pumpkin and sage-infused mac and cheese, topped with crispy brown butter crumbs. Perfect for fall!


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb (450g) pumpkin, peeled and cubed

1 cup (240ml) vegetable broth

1 cup (240ml) milk

2 cups (200g) elbow macaroni

1 cup (100g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 cup (50g) grated parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons (30g) butter

1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

4 burger buns

1/2 cup (50g) breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons (30g) brown butter

Fresh sage leaves for garnish


Instructions

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2. Toss the pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 25 minutes until tender.

3. 3. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

4. 4. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the cooked macaroni, roasted pumpkin, vegetable broth, milk, garlic powder, and sage. Stir to combine.

5. 5. Mix in the cheddar and parmesan cheeses until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. 6. For the brown butter crumbs, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add breadcrumbs, and cook until golden brown.

7. 7. Assemble the burger by placing a generous scoop of mac and cheese on the bottom half of each bun, topping with brown butter crumbs, and finishing with the top bun.

8. 8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh sage leaves.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add cooked bacon or sausage to the mac and cheese.

Store any leftover mac and cheese in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

The brown butter crumbs can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: 🍔 BURGER KINGDOM
  • Method: Baking, Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burger
  • Calories: 650 kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 75g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg