CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH MAC AND CHEESE
This is a delicious recipe for butternut squash mac and cheese that is husband and kid approved. Just beware of portion control; you'll want seconds and then some. Play around with the recipe, it's fairly forgiving.
Provided by Merritt
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Place cooked squash in the bowl of a food processor; process until pureed. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in cooked pasta, milk, cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, bouillon, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper until completely blended and creamy. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 8.5 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 121.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
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myla raquino
m-r@yahoo.comThis mac and cheese was a bit too rich for my taste, but my kids loved it!
Shafauet Ullah
ullah-s@aol.comI'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this mac and cheese. The squash flavor was subtle and the cheese sauce was very flavorful.
Keviena Coleman-Mason
kc43@yahoo.comThis butternut squash mac and cheese is a must-try! It's the perfect combination of creamy, cheesy, and flavorful.
King Sagun
s_king57@aol.comI'm always looking for new mac and cheese recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint! It was so creamy and flavorful, and the butternut squash added a nice touch of sweetness.
Angie Seabolt
as23@gmail.comThis mac and cheese is the perfect fall comfort food. It's warm, cheesy, and so satisfying.
Parvin Sultana
parvinsultana92@gmail.comI love the combination of butternut squash and cheese in this mac and cheese. It's a unique and delicious twist on a classic dish.
Yonatan Fitsumberhan
yonatan_fitsumberhan@gmail.comThis is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Jo Blaney
b.j57@hotmail.frI made this mac and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even the picky eaters.
Nadim fawaz
nadim.fawaz@gmail.comThis mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food! It's cheesy, creamy, and so satisfying. I love the addition of butternut squash, it gives the dish a unique flavor and texture.
Adib Gaming YT
yt.a27@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of mac and cheese, but this butternut squash version changed my mind! It was so creamy and flavorful, and the squash added a nice sweetness.
Nondon Das
n68@hotmail.frThis dish was easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The butternut squash was sweet and creamy, the cheese sauce was rich and cheesy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente.
Faheem Sethi
f.sethi@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing! The butternut squash and cheese sauce were so flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
John Colley
colley.j@yahoo.comThis butternut squash mac and cheese was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the squash added a creamy texture that made the dish extra decadent.