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: 2 cups Peeled, Cubed Butternut Squash; 1 pound Pasta - Cooked According To Package Instructions Then Drained; 1/2 sticks Unsalted Butter; 1/4 cups Flour; 2 cups Half-and-half; 2 cups Shredded Yellow Cheese; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Ground Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Dried Sage; 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg; 1/2 cups Bread Crumbs

Servings: persons

2 cups Peeled, Cubed Butternut Squash
1 pound Pasta - Cooked According To Package Instructions Then Drained
1/2 sticks Unsalted Butter
1/4 cups Flour
2 cups Half-and-half
2 cups Shredded Yellow Cheese
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Dried Sage
1 pinch Ground Nutmeg
1/2 cups Bread Crumbs

1
Start by cooking the butternut squash.
2
Place the butternut squash in a medium-sized saucepan, then add water to completely cover the squash.
3
Boil at medium-high heat for about 20-25 minutes, adding water when ncessary, until the butternut squash is fork-tender.
4
Drain, then let the squash cool slightly and puree it with an immersion blender until smooth.
5
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
6
Put the cooked and drained pasta in a large bowl.
7
While the oven is preheating, make the cheese sauce.
8
Start by melting the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
9
Whisk in the flour until combined.
10
Whisk in the half-and-half, cheese, butternut squash puree, salt, pepper, sage and nutmeg.
11
Whisk until smooth and combined.
12
Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta, and stir until the pasta noodles are covered with the sauce.
13
Transfer the mixture to the 9x13 dish, and sprinkle with the bread crumbs.
14
Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes.
15
Remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly before enjoying!

1591

kcal

Calories

124

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Peeled, Cubed Butternut Squash, 1 pound Pasta - Cooked According To Package Instructions Then Drained, 1/2 sticks Unsalted Butter, 1/4 cups Flour, 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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