Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1 (16 ounce) box elbow macaroni; 2 (10 ounce) packages winter squash puree, frozen; 2 cups low-fat milk; 1 ⅓ cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (4 oz); ⅔ cup monterey jack cheese (2 oz); ½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1 teaspoon olive oil

Servings: persons

cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) box elbow macaroni
2 (10 ounce) packages winter squash puree, frozen
2 cups low-fat milk
1 ⅓ cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (4 oz)
⅔ cup monterey jack cheese (2 oz)
½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 teaspoon olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F; coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2
Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain, and transfer to prepared baking dish.
3
Meanwhile, place the frozen squash and milk in a saucepan and heat ocer low heat; stir to break up squash until its defrosted.
4
Turn the heat up to medium and cook until it is almost boiling; remove from heat and stir in cheddar, Monterey Jack, ricotta, salt, mustard, and cayenne.
5
Pour over the macaroni and stir
6
Combine breadcrumbs with the Parmesan and the olive oil; sprinkle over top.
7
Bake until bubbly around the edges, about 20 minutes.
8
If desired, broil for about 3 minutes to brown the top.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 1 (16 ounce) box elbow macaroni, 2 (10 ounce) packages winter squash puree, frozen, 2 cups low-fat milk, and more.

Yes, Creamy Macaroni and Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

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