Description
Creamy and flavorful, this Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is a healthier twist on the classic comfort food. With a velvety butternut squash sauce and a blend of cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, this dish is both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups butternut squash puree (cooked and blended)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Boil the macaroni until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk. Cook until thickened. Stir in butternut squash puree, seasonings, and cheeses until smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, coat evenly, and serve warm, garnished as desired.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade butternut squash puree.
- For a smoother texture, blend the sauce before adding cheese.
- Enhance with cooked bacon or sautéed spinach for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
