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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Published: Oct 1, 2018 · Modified: Nov 19, 2022 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese in a small crock.

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese recipe is amazing.

Packed full of fresh butternut squash, gnocchi, a homemade macaroni and cheese sauce that is so easy to make and cheese.

Butternut squash Mac and Cheese in a green bowl.

What more could you want from a homemade comfort food?

This side dish is perfect during the fall and winter. Its a great way to sneak some veggies in to those picky eaters.

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese recipe via flouronmyface.com

Have you ever taken a bite of a recipe and thought OMG why did I wait so long to make this?

That's what I thought after eating the first cheesy forkful of this homemade Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese recipe.

I promised you back when I made the Crock Pot Butternut Squash recipe that I would share some butternut squash recipes. So here it is!

I used gnocchi pasta for this mac and cheese recipe. I picked the gnocchi pasta up at Target a couple of weeks ago planning to use it in a crock pot soup recipe.

Then I decided it would taste perfect in this Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese recipe.

I'm so glad I used it for this recipe. The cheesy sauce clung to the gnocchi pasta.

Gnocchetti Past for Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese recipe via flouronmyface.com

This winter squash recipe uses the Crock Pot Butternut Squash I recently made.

When you cook a butternut squash in a crock pot the butternut squash is cooked to a creamy perfection.

No need to mash it. It is silky smooth right out of the crock pot.

Butternut Squash Pasta recipe via flouronmyface.com

To make this very cheesy delicious Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese recipe you will need to make a cheese sauce. It is very easy to make.

The cheese sauce recipe for this homemade mac and cheese recipe is the same sauce recipe (with some ingredient changes) that I use to make my Easy Homemade Fettucini Alfredo Sauce recipe.

It is the all-time number 1 Flour On My Face recipe. Check out the comments! Everyone loves this recipe.

How to make Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese recipe via flouronmyface.com

I used a very good block of real Parmesan cheese for this recipe. I would not use a powdered Parmesan to make this Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese.

That's not to say that this recipe won't work with a powdered Parmesan. It will work but it will not taste as good or be as cheesy.

Homemade Mac and Cheese recipe via flouronmyface.com

Ingredients

  • 16 oz box gnocchi pasta
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • ¾ cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ cups mashed butternut squash (Crock Pot Butternut Squash)

Directions

  1. Cook pasta following directions on the box and drain well.
  2. In a medium saucepan melt butter and add flour, salt and pepper.
  3. Over medium-high heat whisk the butter mixture until it turns a golden brown.
  4. Slowly add milk while whisking.
  5. Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and nutmeg to the pot.
  6. Bring to a boil, constantly whisking until thickened. About 5 minutes.
  7. Place pasta in a baking dish.
  8. Mix the butternut squash into the pasta well.
  9. Pour sauce over pasta and mix until combined.
  10. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes in a preheated 375-degree oven.
  11. Remove from oven after 25 minutes and remove aluminum foil.
  12. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese over the top.
  13. Return to oven and bake 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

Expert Recipe Tips

  • Use real Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
  • I used gnocchi pasta you could use another pasta shape. Jumbo elbow macaroni would work well.
  • Make sure you use the nutmeg in the ingredient list. It seems like a small amount but it adds just the right hint of flavor that goes perfect with butternut squash.
Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese recipe via flouronmyface.com

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Butternut squash Mac and Cheese in a green bowl.

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Have you ever taken a bite of a recipe and thought OMG why did I wait so long to make this? That's what I thought after eating the first cheesy forkful of this butternut squash mac and cheese. It has a rich flavor like no other macaroni and cheese I have ever tasted.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
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Servings 8 Servings
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 16 oz box gnocchi pasta (cooked following the directions on the box)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded and divided)
  • ¾ cup fresh Parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • 1 ½ cups mashed butternut squash (Crock Pot Butternut Squash)
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Instructions 

  • Cook pasta following directions on the box and drain well.
  • In a medium saucepan melt butter and add flour, salt and pepper.
  • Over medium-high heat whisk the butter mixture until it turns a golden brown. Slowly add milk to the pot while whisking.
  • Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and nutmeg to the pot.
  • Bring to a boil, constantly whisking until thickened. About 5 minutes.
  • Place pasta in a baking dish.
  • Mix the butternut squash into the pasta well.
  • Pour sauce over pasta and mix until combined.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes in a preheated 375-degree oven.
  • Remove from oven after 25 minutes and remove aluminum foil.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese over the top.
  • Return to oven and bake 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

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Recipe Expert Tips

  • Use real Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
  • I used gnocchi pasta you could use another pasta shape. Jumbo elbow macaroni would work well.
  • Make sure you use the nutmeg in the ingredient list. It seems like a small amount but it adds just the right hint of flavor that goes perfect with butternut squash.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 696mgPotassium: 223mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3256IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 415mgIron: 3mg
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  1. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

    November 04, 2017 at 3:33 pm

    5 stars
    I think I short-circuited my keyboard with my drools. That looks so good and comforting. On a cold rainy day (you Florida gal wouldn't know about that) a person needs some pasta with a creamy sauce and cheese. But gee, add butternut squash to it that wipes away the guilt because I'm eating a veggie!! I have to make this!!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      November 06, 2017 at 9:07 am

      LOL Marissa it is pretty tasty! Ah but we have plenty of rainy days. The sun just usually comes back out and steams everything up.

      Reply
  2. Veena Azmanov

    October 31, 2017 at 5:52 pm

    I love such simple easy and nutritious meals for my kids. I love to all things they don't know are in there. Like this butternut squash - Then when I tell them later.. they are surprised that they enjoyed a vegetable. Cant' wait to try this.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      November 01, 2017 at 5:23 pm

      Veena sometimes us moms have to get sneaky!

      Reply
  3. Denise Wright

    October 31, 2017 at 6:52 am

    I've been craving butternut squash....I've never tried it in the crock pot so I'm off to look at this. I love healthy comfort food!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      October 31, 2017 at 11:20 am

      Denise The crock pot makes it so much easier. Tender butternut squash that just scoops right out of the shell.

      Reply
  4. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

    October 30, 2017 at 8:42 pm

    5 stars
    You can never have too many man'n cheese recipes in my books. My grandson loves taking it to school for lunch. I bet he would love this version too.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      October 31, 2017 at 11:15 am

      I love a good homemade mac & cheese! So much better homemade that boxed.

      Reply
  5. Jolina

    October 30, 2017 at 5:42 pm

    5 stars
    This looks amazing. So cheesy and delicious! And I agree, hard to beat the exquisite flavour of freshly grated Parmesan vs, the powdered one. Cannot wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      October 31, 2017 at 11:19 am

      Jolina thanks. Fresh Parmesan is so much better than the powdered!

      Reply
  6. Helen Fern

    November 19, 2015 at 9:41 am

    5 stars
    This looks simply fantastic! I can't wait to try it! It is one of my favorites on last week's Idea Box party!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      November 19, 2015 at 10:08 pm

      Thank you Helen. I hope you enjoy the recipe. It is delish and perfect for Thanksgiving.

      Reply
  7. Jamie

    November 10, 2015 at 7:21 pm

    5 stars
    That would be a great way to hide nutrition in a meal - I love it! Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      November 11, 2015 at 12:29 am

      Thank you Jamie!

      Reply
  8. Chelc | Inside the Fox Den

    November 05, 2015 at 1:24 pm

    5 stars
    This would make an awesome Thanksgiving side dish! Pinned, tweeted, and shared. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday, hope to see you again next week!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      November 05, 2015 at 2:18 pm

      Chelc

      Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
  9. Cailly @ A Tale of Two Cooks

    November 04, 2015 at 9:47 am

    I keep hearing how AWESOME butternut squash mac and cheese is, so clearly I need to hop on the bandwagon! Can't wait to try this, thanks for a great recipe :).

    P.S. found your blog through the Wednesday Roundup!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      November 05, 2015 at 2:20 pm

      Cailly

      It is really good. Enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  10. Ang Paris

    November 03, 2015 at 8:34 am

    What a clever way to add veggies! I love this idea!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      November 03, 2015 at 11:01 pm

      Ang

      Thank you. You can't even tell.

      Reply

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