Creamy Macaroni and Four Cheeses Recipe

Name: Creamy Macaroni and Four Cheeses
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) packagesfrozen pureed winter squash; 2 cups low-fat milk; 1 ⅓ cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese (4 oz); ⅔ cup grated monterey jack cheese (2 oz); ½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon olive oil

Servings: persons

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

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Coat a 9- by 13- inch baking dish with cooking spray.
3
Cook macaroni according to package directions.
4
Drain and transfer to baking dish.
5
Place frozen squash and milk in a large saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring and breaking up the squash with a spoon until it's defrosted.
6
Turn heat up to medium and cook until mixture is almost simmering, stirring occasionally.
7
Remove pan from heat and stir in the cheddar, Jack cheese, ricotta, salt, mustard and cayenne and stir.
8
Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan and oil in a bowl.
9
Sprinkle over top of the mac and cheese.
10
Bake until the cheeses are bubbling around the edges, about 20 mins, then broil for 3 mins so the top is crisp and nicely browned.

428

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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) packagesfrozen pureed winter squash, 2 cups low-fat milk, and more.

Yes, Creamy Macaroni and Four Cheeses 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 Four Cheeses

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