BUTTERNUT MAC-N-CHEESE
When Kim Quay needed a name for her catering and prepared food business, in Morrisville, Pa., her mother suggested Comfort Food. Ms. Quay, whose menu is based on whatever foods the local farmers happen to be providing, thought the name was apt. She likes to take traditional foods and recreate them based on the season and the produce that is available. Adding pureed butternut squash to this dish cuts the cheese in half but adds more flavor. Ms. Quay said it's one of her most popular fall dishes. "We sell so much of that, and you don't have to feel as bad eating it,'' she said. "You might not want to eat it every single day, but you're still lowering the guilt factor.''
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Categories sauces and gravies, side dish
Time 2h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Roast the butternut squash. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Place in roasting pan and drizzle with olive oil. Place in oven and cook until soft all the way through, about 1 hour. Set aside until cool. When cooled, remove skin and place in food processor. Purée until smooth.
- Make cheese sauce. Melt butter in saucepan. Add flour. Stir to make a roux and cook 3 minutes, stirring the entire time. Add 3 cups milk and stir until thickened. Add the rest of the milk and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add shredded cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- To assemble the dish: Place cooked elbow macaroni in bowl. Pour half of the cheese sauce over and add puréed, roasted butternut squash. Fold together. If it seems too dry, add the rest of the cheese sauce. Place in an ovenproof dish and heat for 15 minutes at 325 degrees.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 517, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 768 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Ngwenya Buyithumelelo
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
John Atakorah
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The butternut squash added a nice sweetness and the cheese sauce was very creamy.
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[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! The butternut squash added a nice sweetness and the cheese sauce was very creamy.
Mike Isabel
[email protected]This was a really good recipe! The butternut squash added a nice sweetness and the cheese sauce was very creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Said Amin
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Shivanjni Lata
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The butternut squash added a nice sweetness and the cheese sauce was very creamy.
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[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! The butternut squash added a nice sweetness and the cheese sauce was very creamy.
Abedha Shaik mustan
[email protected]This was a really good recipe! The butternut squash added a nice sweetness and the cheese sauce was very creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Kaiejc Eidkedi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Charlene Martin
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The butternut squash added a nice sweetness and the cheese sauce was very creamy.
The big enchilada
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The butternut squash gave it a really nice flavor and the cheese sauce was perfect.
Mercy Daniel
[email protected]This was so good! I've never had butternut squash mac n cheese before, but it was amazing. The flavors were perfect and it was so creamy.
Dj Spaul
[email protected]I made this last night and it was delicious! I used a little less cheese than the recipe called for, but it was still very cheesy. The butternut squash added a nice sweetness and creaminess.
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[email protected]This butternut mac n cheese was a hit with my family! It was creamy, cheesy, and had the perfect amount of sweetness from the butternut squash. I will definitely be making this again.