Side Dish

Mac N Cheese with Butternut Squash is for Side Dish.

Mac N Cheese with Butternut Squash takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Mac N Cheese with Butternut Squash takes 40 minutes to cook.

Mac N Cheese with Butternut Squash makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Mac N Cheese with Butternut Squash are:

7 oz Whole Wheat Pasta, Elbow Macaroni
1.5 cups Butternut Squash (Steam in Bag)
1/2 cup onion
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup SoyMilk
5 oz shredded Reduced Fat 2% cheese (your favorite, I used Colby jack and Four cheese blend)
2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese
1 tsp Mustard powder
1 tsp garlic Powder
Black pepper to taste
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1-2 tbsp Panko Bread Crumbs

Here is how you make Mac N Cheese with Butternut Squash:

Pre-heat oven to 375Cook Macaroni according to package directionsIf using Steam in Bag Butternut squash, cook according to directions on bag until squash is very soft.If using fresh squash boil or steam until soft.Heat a saucepan on medium heat.Roughly chop onion and then add to a food processor and chop finely Add onions to hot pan and saute for several minutesMeanwhile, puree cooked squash in food processor.Once onions have cooked for a few minutes, add pureed squash. Heat through.Add in broth, milk, and seasonings. Heat to simmerRemove from heat and stir in cheesesPour cooked pasta into an 8-9inch baking dish.Pour cheese mixture on top and stir gently to combine with pasta.Top with panko bread crumbs and a little more Parmesan(optional)Bake for 30 minutes or until top is golden brownServing Size: 8 Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user STESHA13.

The nutritional information for Mac N Cheese with Butternut Squash is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 188.8

• Total Fat: 5.6 g
• Cholesterol: 12.8 mg
• Sodium: 220.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 23.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
• Protein: 10.8 g