Sneaky (Healthy) Mac And Cheese Recipe

Name: Sneaky (Healthy) Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 0.5 (16 ounce) bag frozen cauliflower; 1 lb dreamfields low carb pastas; 1/2 cup pasta water; 10 ounces frozen butternut squash; 1/2 cup milk (regular, or non dairy milk); 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese (If you try and use mild cheddar, there will be little to no flavor!); 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; salt and pepper; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

0.5 (16 ounce) bag frozen cauliflower
1 lb dreamfields low carb pastas
1/2 cup pasta water
10 ounces frozen butternut squash
1/2 cup milk (regular, or non dairy milk)
3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese (If you try and use mild cheddar, there will be little to no flavor!)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 tablespoon butter

1
Put cauliflower florets in microwave safe dish and cook covered for 10 minutes, or until tender.
2
In a large pot, bring pasta water to a boil.
3
Add pasta, and cook until al dente, I recommend 2 minutes less than the package says.
4
Drain and add back to the pot, off the heat.
5
In another, small pot, boil milk and pasta water (scoop it out of the boiling pasta pot) with the butternut squash.
6
Add the butternut squash and milk mix into a blender with the cheeses.
7
Add the cauliflower.
8
Blend until smooth.
9
Taste, you will probably need to add a decent amount of salt.
10
Add the sauce to the pasta and place in a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish.
11
Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed (yes again - this is your last chance to get it perfect!).
12
Melt butter and mix with bread crumbs.
13
Sprinkle bread crumbs over mac n cheese.
14
Cook at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, or until breadcrumbs are golden.
15
Can be made ahead and refridgerated. Just cook 30 minutes.
16
Eat up! (And don't tell!).

1209

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 0.5 (16 ounce) bag frozen cauliflower, 1 lb dreamfields low carb pastas, 1/2 cup pasta water, 10 ounces frozen butternut squash, and more.

Yes, Sneaky (Healthy) 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.

Sneaky (Healthy) Mac And Cheese

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