Categories Pasta Bake Thanksgiving Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Dinner
Yield 8-10 dishes
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make Breadcrumbs and set aside. Heat oil in skillet over med.-high heat. Add shallots and rosemary; sauté about 5 minutes. Mix in breadcrumbs. Cook another couple mins., just to give panko a little color/flavor; stir in parsley & pour mixture in bowl. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9 baking dish. Caramelize butternut squash in butter with sage. (start early so you can cook it well enough). Cube up about 2/3 to ¾ of a med. butternut squash into ½" cubes. Tear up 6-8 fresh sage leafs into 1/2"+ pieces. Heat several tbls butter in large skillet over med./med.-high heat (enough to generously coat whole skillet). Cover about 80% of skillet with single layer of squash cubes. Toss in a pinch or two of the sage leaves. Allow the squash to cook down and caramelize. Stir/flip INFREQUENTLY (do not mash the cubes - let them cook.). You want the cubes to get a nice, caramelized look to them - not burnt, but definitely starting to brown. When they are about half-way there, throw in a few more larger leafs of sage. Set the finished squash cubes aside in a bowl. Cook macaroni until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Make Mac 'n Cheese sauce. Melt 3 tbls butter in large pot over med. heat. Add shallots and garlic; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour; stir constantly 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, whisking occasionally, until mixture begins to boil, about 5 minutes. Add Monterey Jack and Gouda gradually, stirring until cheeses melt, about 2 minutes. Stir in nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Gently mix butternut squash/sage in to cheese sauce. Stir macaroni into warm cheese sauce, mixing gently. Pour Mac 'n Cheese into buttered 13x9 baking dish. Evenly spread breadcrumb mixture on top of Mac 'n Cheese in baking dish. Bake mac and cheese until breadcrumbs are golden, about 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. EAT THAT JUNK!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Kendall Jenner
[email protected]I just made this recipe and it was amazing! The butternut squash and panko crumbs added a great flavor and texture to the mac and cheese. I will definitely be making this again.
Hells Kitty
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious! I'm definitely going to try it. Thanks for sharing.
Amila Jeewa
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love mac and cheese and they'll never know that this recipe is packed with butternut squash.
Jenny Sherry
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try because it looks so good. The butternut squash and panko crumbs might just change my mind about mac and cheese.
CHRISTOV STCLAIR
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. I always have a lot of squash left over after Thanksgiving and this is a delicious way to use it up.
Farmankhan Tareen
[email protected]Butternut squash panko-crusted mac and cheese sounds like the perfect comfort food. I can't wait to give this recipe a try on a cold winter night.
Hammad Iqbal
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to make mac and cheese and this recipe fits the bill perfectly. I can't wait to try it!
Bodhi Elwood
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any mac and cheese lover! The butternut squash and panko crumbs add a unique and delicious twist to the classic dish.
Bibek Gaurung
[email protected]I've never seen a mac and cheese recipe like this before. I'm intrigued and I bet it tastes amazing.
Md Apan Mian
[email protected]This recipe is a work of art! I love the way you've combined butternut squash and panko crumbs with mac and cheese.
Vanessa Penro
[email protected]Butternut squash panko-crusted mac and cheese? That sounds like a flavor explosion! I can't wait to give this recipe a try.
RehmaniProduction 2022
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe might just change my mind.
Lia Cooley
[email protected]Wow, this recipe looks so good! I bet it's even better than it looks.
Nashib Yogi
[email protected]This recipe is definitely going on my to-cook list. I love the combination of butternut squash and panko crumbs.
Md rosid
[email protected]I'm always looking for new mac and cheese recipes and this one looks like a winner! I love the idea of adding butternut squash.
Gerald Salvado Arinda
[email protected]This recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it. I love butternut squash and I bet it pairs perfectly with mac and cheese.
sanka shehaani
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy, with a crispy panko crust. I highly recommend trying this recipe.
Anthony Njuguna
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but this recipe changed my mind! The squash added a subtle sweetness to the mac and cheese that was really delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Favour Anya
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. The crust was perfectly crispy and the cheese sauce was gooey and flavorful.
Resham Raj Chaudhary
[email protected]This butternut squash mac and cheese was a hit with my family! The panko crust added a nice crunch and the butternut squash gave it a creamy, sweet flavor. I will definitely be making this again.