MACARONI AND 4 CHEESES

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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Time 43m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
1 pound elbow macaroni
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen pureed winter squash
2 cups 1 percent lowfat milk
4 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (about 1 1/3 cups)
2 ounces Monterrey jack cheese, grated (about 2/3 cup)
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon powdered mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons unseasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until tender but firm, about 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, place the frozen squash and milk into a large saucepan and cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally and breaking up the squash with a spoon until it is defrosted. Turn the heat up to medium and cook until the mixture is almost simmering, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the Cheddar, jack cheese, ricotta cheese, salt, mustard and cayenne pepper. Pour cheese mixture over the macaroni and stir to combine. Transfer the macaroni and cheese to the baking dish.
Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the top of the macaroni and cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, then broil for 3 minutes so the top is crisp and nicely browned.

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Aneela Nareejo

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This recipe was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a little less cheese and more macaroni.

Prince_Dee

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!

Ami Akash

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This is my go-to macaroni and cheese recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that it's so easy to make and that I can always find the ingredients in my pantry.

Asef Rasuli

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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The sauce was cheesy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. However, I thought the dish was a little bland. I might add some additional seasonings next time.

Tristan Dove

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This recipe was a disaster! The sauce was curdled and the macaroni was mushy. I don't know what I did wrong, but I won't be trying this recipe again.

Kimberley Parrish

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I thought this recipe was just okay. The sauce was a little too thick for my taste and the macaroni was a bit overcooked. I might try it again with a different recipe.

Agbomadzi Paul

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This was my first time making macaroni and cheese from scratch, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I especially liked the crispy breadcrumb topping.

Qamar Imtiaz

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I'm a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, and this recipe did not disappoint. The four cheeses gave it a rich and flavorful sauce, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.

John MacCabe

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I thought this recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.