Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese recipes

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Recipe

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Recipe


1 hour 5 minutes

Details
  • Servings:   8
  • Calories:   627
  • Protein:   23g
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  • Fiber:   7g
  • Sugar:   10g
  • Carb Total:   78g
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  • Trans Fat:   1g
  • Saturated:   13g
  • Fat Total:   24g
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  • Diet:   Balanced, High-Fiber
  • Meal:   lunch, dinner
  • Dish:   main course
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Cuisine
  • american
Ingredients
  • 1 pound of dried pasta (I used shells here)
  • Kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk, at room temperature
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) grated aged/sharp cheddar (I used Kerrygold Aged Cheddar here)
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans butternut squash (canned pumpkin would work here too!)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
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