Butternut Squash Mac&Cheese Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash Mac&Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb macaroni, with lines mini penne rigate; 12 kosher salt; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus a few sprigs for garnish; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 (10 ounce) boxcooked organic frozen butternut squash, defrosted; 2 cups Cracker Barrel sharp cheddar cheese, grated; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, eyeball it; 14 black pepper; 1 lb colby-monterey jack cheese; 2 cups whole milk; ¼ tablespoon parsley

Servings: persons

1 lb macaroni, with lines mini penne rigate
12 kosher salt
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus a few sprigs for garnish
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (10 ounce) boxcooked organic frozen butternut squash, defrosted
2 cups Cracker Barrel sharp cheddar cheese, grated
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, eyeball it
14 black pepper
1 lb colby-monterey jack cheese
2 cups whole milk
¼ tablespoon parsley

1
Heat a pot of water to boil for the pasta.
2
Salt the water then add the pasta and cook to al dente or, with a bite to it.
3
In other pot melt Butter,Once melted add Butternut Squash and Black pepper.
4
Cook Squash once done add milk and Mash Squash until you get a Soup like Base -- them Add 1 cup of Cheese to mixture -- pour over Pasta,add remaining lb of cheddar & 1 lb of Colby&Monterey cheese and Parsley along with the other 2 tablespoons of butter .
5
Place in Baking dish and baked 20 or til cheese melts.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb macaroni, with lines mini penne rigate, 12 kosher salt, 4 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus a few sprigs for garnish, and more.

Yes, Butternut Squash Mac&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&Cheese

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