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Mac and Cheese made with Butternut Squash is for Dinner.

Mac and Cheese made with Butternut Squash takes several minutes to prepare.

Mac and Cheese made with Butternut Squash takes several minutes to cook.

Mac and Cheese made with Butternut Squash makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Mac and Cheese made with Butternut Squash are:

Butternut Squash frozen (Bird?s Eye brand), 1.5 cup (about half of the package)
1 cup hot water
Bullion - Chicken 1 cube
Milk, nonfat, 1 cup
Pinch of Nutmeg
Pinch of Chili powder
Ground pepper (to taste)
Salt, 3/4 tsp
Pasta, whole wheat elbows, 8 oz
Cheddar Cheese Fat Free, Shredded, Kraft, 1/2 cup
Parmesan Cheese, grated, 2 tbsp
Half and Half - Fat Free, 1/4 cup
1/2 slice of *stale* whole wheat bread
1/4 tsp garlic powder

cooking oil (not accounted for in calories)

Here is how you make Mac and Cheese made with Butternut Squash:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine squash, water, bullion, and milk in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until squash is tender. Remove from heat. Mash contents of saucepan; stir in nutmeg, chili powder, and salt, and season with black pepper. Stir to combine. 2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles; cook until al dente according to package instructions, about 8 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl; stir in squash mixture, cheddar, half and half, and 1 tablespoon Parmesan. 3. Lightly coat 2 small baking dishes with cooking spray. Transfer noodle mixture to dish. Mash stale bread by hand or grate in a food processor to make bread crumbs. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, remaining tablespoon Parmesan, and garlic powder; sprinkle evenly over noodle mixture and top with a quick spray of cooking oil. 4. Cover with foil, and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil, and continue baking until lightly browned and crisp on top, 20-30 more minutes. Serve immediately.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user POPCORNPUNCH.

The nutritional information for Mac and Cheese made with Butternut Squash is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 288.1

• Total Fat: 1.0 g
• Cholesterol: 3.2 mg
• Sodium: 901.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 53.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.3 g
• Protein: 15.1 g

The dietary needs meet for Mac and Cheese made with Butternut Squash is Low Fat