Macaroni & Cheese with Butternut Squash & Bacon Recipe

Name: Macaroni & Cheese with Butternut Squash & Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash (1-1/2 lb./675 g), peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch chunks; 4 slices bacon, chopped; 3 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked; 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup flour; 2 cups milk; 1-1/2 cups Cracker Barrel Shredded Double Cheddar Cheese, divided; 1/4 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Grated Cheese, divided; 1-1/2 tsp. chopped fresh sage

Servings: persons

1 small butternut squash (1-1/2 lb./675 g), peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
4 slices bacon, chopped
3 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked
3 Tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
1-1/2 cups Cracker Barrel Shredded Double Cheddar Cheese, divided
1/4 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Grated Cheese, divided
1-1/2 tsp. chopped fresh sage

1
Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
2
Spread squash onto one side of parchment-covered rimmed baking sheet.
3
Bake 20 to 25 min.
4
or until tender, spreading bacon onto other side of baking sheet after 5 min.
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Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
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While pasta is cooking, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat.
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Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min.
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Whisk in flour; cook and stir 1 min.
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Gradually whisk in milk; cook and stir 3 to 5 min.
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or until thickened.
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Add 1-1/4 cups shredded cheese and 3 Tbsp.
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Parmesan; cook and stir 1 to 2 min.
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or until shredded cheese is melted.
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Remove from heat.
15
Drain bacon on paper towels; drain pasta in colander.
16
Add both to cheese sauce along with the squash and sage; mix well.
17
Spoon into 1.5-L casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheeses.
18
Bake 20 min.
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or until heated through.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small butternut squash (1-1/2 lb./675 g), peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch chunks, 4 slices bacon, chopped, 3 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked, 3 Tbsp. olive oil, and more.

Yes, Macaroni & Cheese with Butternut Squash & Bacon 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.

Macaroni & Cheese with Butternut Squash & Bacon

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