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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
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
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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