Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Small Pasta (Shells, Elbow Or Piccolini); 1 Tablespoon Butter; 1 Tablespoon Flour; 3/4 cups Milk; 1/2 cups Butternut Squash Puree; 1- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack Cheese; 2 Tablespoons Cream Cheese; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; ⅛ teaspoons Pepper; ⅛ teaspoons Paprika

Servings: persons

2 cups Small Pasta (Shells, Elbow Or Piccolini)
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 Tablespoon Flour
3/4 cups Milk
1/2 cups Butternut Squash Puree
1- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
2 Tablespoons Cream Cheese
1/2 teaspoons Salt
⅛ teaspoons Pepper
⅛ teaspoons Paprika

1
Bring a pot of water to boil for the pasta.
2
Once boiling, add pasta and cook until pasta is tender (about 7 to 10 minutes).
3
Strain and set aside.
4
Melt butter over medium low heat in a saucepan and add the flour.
5
Whisk and cook for 2 minutes.
6
It will resemble a paste.
7
Slowly add milk.
8
Whisk until combined.
9
Next add everything thing else.
10
Stir until combined.
11
Add sauce to the pasta and stir!
12
Note: If you cant find butternut squash puree, simply cut a butternut squash in half lengthwise.
13
Scoop out seeds and discard.
14
Place face down on a oven safe dish.
15
Roast in the oven for 50 minutes at 400 degrees .
16
Allow to cool.
17
Scoop the meat from the skin and place in a food processor or blender.
18
Pulse until smooth.

842

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Small Pasta (Shells, Elbow Or Piccolini), 1 Tablespoon Butter, 1 Tablespoon Flour, 3/4 cups Milk, and more.

Yes, Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

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