BUTTERNUT SQUASH MAC AND CHEESE

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Categories     Pasta     Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
1 1/4 cups fat-free, lower sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp plain fat-free Greek yogurt
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1 cup grated pecorino Romano cheese
1 box (1 lb) uncooked elbow noodles
1/2 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
Fresh parsley, garnish as desired

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium saucepan, combined cubed butternut squash, chicken broth, milk and garlic and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 25 minutes, until squash is tender. Meanwhile your pasta should be boiling per box instructions. Pour hot squash mixture into a blender and add Greek yogurt, salt and pepper. Blend until smoother and pour mixture into a large bowl. Stir in cheeses until melted and then fold in your pasta. Pour everything into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray and spread evenly. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over top and place in oven for about 25 minutes. Turn your broiler on to high and allow to sit an additional 3 to 5 minutes, until breadcumbs are browned. Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy!

Har isss
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to make mac and cheese.


Khalilullah Ahmadzai
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. It's also a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Furqan Abdul rehman
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I added a bit of chopped bacon to the dish for extra flavor. It was a great addition!


Iqra Anees Mithi
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I love the creamy sauce in this recipe. It's made with a combination of milk, cheese, and butternut squash, and it's absolutely delicious.


Mirsad Mirsad
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This dish is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it always disappears quickly.


Kenson Coutou
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I'm not usually a fan of butternut squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The squash is cooked perfectly and adds a delicious flavor to the mac and cheese.


Rony Iqbal
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Butternut squash mac and cheese is a new favorite in my household. It's cheesy, creamy, and flavorful, and the butternut squash adds a nice touch of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!


Amy Milligan
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Sushila Chaudhary
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Amar King
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I love that this recipe uses butternut squash. It's a great way to get more vegetables into my diet, and it adds a delicious sweetness to the dish.


Keaden Brown
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This dish was an absolute hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the creamy sauce and the tender pasta. I'll definitely be making this dish again for future gatherings.


Icon Pulse
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I added a bit of extra spice to the dish by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper. It gave the mac and cheese a nice little kick that perfectly balanced the sweetness of the butternut squash.


Tehreem Zehra
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to make this dish without any problems. The end result was a delicious and comforting meal that my whole family loved.


allahawaly
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This butternut squash mac and cheese exceeded my expectations! The combination of flavors was spot-on, and the creamy sauce and tender pasta were cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this dish again and recommending it to friends.