BUTTERNUT SQUASH PANKO-CRUSTED MAC 'N CHEESE
Categories Pasta Bake Thanksgiving Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Dinner
Yield 8-10 dishes
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make Breadcrumbs and set aside. Heat oil in skillet over med.-high heat. Add shallots and rosemary; sauté about 5 minutes. Mix in breadcrumbs. Cook another couple mins., just to give panko a little color/flavor; stir in parsley & pour mixture in bowl. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9 baking dish. Caramelize butternut squash in butter with sage. (start early so you can cook it well enough). Cube up about 2/3 to ¾ of a med. butternut squash into ½" cubes. Tear up 6-8 fresh sage leafs into 1/2"+ pieces. Heat several tbls butter in large skillet over med./med.-high heat (enough to generously coat whole skillet). Cover about 80% of skillet with single layer of squash cubes. Toss in a pinch or two of the sage leaves. Allow the squash to cook down and caramelize. Stir/flip INFREQUENTLY (do not mash the cubes - let them cook.). You want the cubes to get a nice, caramelized look to them - not burnt, but definitely starting to brown. When they are about half-way there, throw in a few more larger leafs of sage. Set the finished squash cubes aside in a bowl. Cook macaroni until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Make Mac 'n Cheese sauce. Melt 3 tbls butter in large pot over med. heat. Add shallots and garlic; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour; stir constantly 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, whisking occasionally, until mixture begins to boil, about 5 minutes. Add Monterey Jack and Gouda gradually, stirring until cheeses melt, about 2 minutes. Stir in nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Gently mix butternut squash/sage in to cheese sauce. Stir macaroni into warm cheese sauce, mixing gently. Pour Mac 'n Cheese into buttered 13x9 baking dish. Evenly spread breadcrumb mixture on top of Mac 'n Cheese in baking dish. Bake mac and cheese until breadcrumbs are golden, about 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. EAT THAT JUNK!
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Tulsi Kafle
[email protected]This recipe was delicious! The butternut squash added a nice sweetness, and the panko crust was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Mortis pro
[email protected]I thought this dish was just okay. The butternut squash was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Dezmond Newkirt
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my kids! They loved the butternut squash and the panko crust. I will definitely be making this again.
Candace Worrell
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I might try adding more spices next time.
Mollie does roblox
[email protected]I was looking for a new mac n' cheese recipe, and this one did not disappoint. It was easy to make, and the end result was delicious. The butternut squash added a nice sweetness, and the panko crust was the perfect finishing touch.
Krishan Singh
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The butternut squash added a nice sweetness, and the panko crust was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
David Naikelekelevesi
[email protected]This mac n' cheese was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but it was still good. I might try using less cheese next time.
Anitanne Rupe
[email protected]I would definitely make this dish again. It was easy to make, and the end result was delicious.
Yamilet Gonzalez
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The butternut squash mac n' cheese was delicious, and the panko crust was the perfect finishing touch.
Leonard Simon
[email protected]I loved the combination of butternut squash and cheese in this mac n' cheese. It was creamy, flavorful, and the panko crust added a nice crunch.
HAFIZ HUZAIFA
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good. I might try using less butter next time.
shazia hashim
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the butternut squash in mac n' cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors melded together perfectly, and the panko crust added a nice texture.
Aryee Emmanuel
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow, and the end result was delicious. The butternut squash added a nice depth of flavor, and the panko crust was the perfect finishing touch.
imran ullah
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I especially love the way the panko crust gets crispy in the oven.
PrinCe Shoab Abbasi
[email protected]This butternut squash mac n' cheese was a hit with my family! The panko crust added a nice crunch, and the butternut squash gave it a sweet and savory flavor.