Cheesy Sweet Potato Mac

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces macaroni (about 2 cups)

• 1 (15-ounce) can sweet potatoes

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• 1 cup whole milk

• 1 cup shredded fontina cheese

• 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/3 cup chopped pecans

• 1 tablespoon pecan oil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350º.
2. Cook pasta according to packaged directions, and drain.
3. Return to pot, and add sweet potatoes.
4. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
5. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes.
6. Whisk in cream and milk; cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 3 minutes.
7. Stir in fontina 1/4 cup at a time.
8. Stir cheese sauce into pasta.
9. Transfer macaroni and cheese to a 2-quart baking dish.
10. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan, pecans and oil; sprinkle over pasta.
11. Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
12. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.