Crunchy-Top Mac-And-Cheese Recipe

Name: Crunchy-Top Mac-And-Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 (20 ounce) package butternut squash, peeled and cut up; 3/4 cup vegetable broth; 1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese; 2 tablespoons light cream cheese (Neufchatel); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 1/4 cups mini pasta shells; 2 cups cauliflower florets, cut small

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 (20 ounce) package butternut squash, peeled and cut up
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese
2 tablespoons light cream cheese (Neufchatel)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/4 cups mini pasta shells
2 cups cauliflower florets, cut small

1
Preheat oven to 400°F Spray 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick spray. Bring large saucepan of salted water to boil.
2
Meanwhile, heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add panko and cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 4 minutes; set aside.
3
Add squash to boiling water; cover and return to boil. Cook, uncovered, until squash is very tender, about 10 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, combine broth, Cheddar, Pecorino, cream cheese, mustard, salt, and cayenne pepper in blender. With slotted spoon, transfer cooked squash to blender and puree. (Leave water in pan.).
5
Bring water back to boil. Cook pasta half the directed time on package; add cauliflower during last minute of cooking time. Drain; return to pot. Stir in puree and toss to coat. Spread pasta mixture in prepared baking dish; top with crumb mixture and spray with nonstick spray. Bake until top is golden and casserole is bubbling, about 25 minutes.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 (20 ounce) package butternut squash, peeled and cut up, 3/4 cup vegetable broth, and more.

Yes, Crunchy-Top Mac-And-Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Crunchy-Top Mac-And-Cheese

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