SNEAKY SQUASH MAC AND CHEESE

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This is a delicious mac and cheese recipe that everyone will love (even the pickiest of eaters, because they all live at my house!) This has butternut squash and no cheese! The result is a melt-in-your-mouth, slightly sweet, good-for-you, kid-pleasing mac and cheese!

Provided by Jennifer Wechs Fedder

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons salted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 cup mashed, cooked butternut squash
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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.
  • While the macaroni is cooking, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk together, making a roux; cook for 1 minute. Add milk, 1/2 cup at a time, whisking constantly until incorporated. Cook and whisk until sauce is thick and creamy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add squash and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and add to sauce. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 53 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Matt Story
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food that's perfect for a cold night.


SHUVO RAJ
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover squash. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


fitse f
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The squash was well-hidden and the mac and cheese was delicious.


cute lavie
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mbuya Charlotte
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This recipe is a great way to sneak vegetables into your kids' diet. The squash is grated, so they won't even notice it.


Lovely Heart
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food that's perfect for a cold night.


Md Aminul islam Abir
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover squash. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Husnain Nawaz2411
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


BionicGoose 8
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I love this recipe! The squash adds a great flavor and texture to the mac and cheese.


Chibuzor Gbandi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the mac and cheese turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohmmad Hasan
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The squash was well-hidden and the mac and cheese was delicious.


Samiraza samiraza
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! The squash added a subtle sweetness to the mac and cheese.


Hamal RN
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This recipe is a great way to sneak vegetables into your kids' diet. My kids loved the mac and cheese and had no idea there was squash in it!