Description
Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is a delightful twist on the classic comfort food. This recipe features a rich, velvety sauce made from roasted butternut squash blended with sharp cheddar cheese, creating a creamy coating for every noodle. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this dish balances sweet and savory flavors, making it a hit with both kids and adults. Serve it as is or enhance it with your favorite proteins or vegetables for added nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ? tsp salt
- ? tsp black pepper
- ? cup panko breadcrumbs (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C). Roast butternut squash on a lined baking sheet for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- Blend roasted squash, milk, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine macaroni with the butternut squash sauce in a large bowl.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with panko breadcrumbs, and bake at 350?F (175?C) for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (228g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 495mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 38mg