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Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese
Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese with a hint of sage, a healthier twist on the classic dish, but as creamy and comforting. The cheddar cheese and parmesan bring a lovely sharpness, and the butternut squash add a touch of colour and extra goodness. It's so good, no one will ever guess it's not the regular mac and cheese! Particularly good for toddlers and fussy eaters, and perfect family dinner all year around, and especially for Thanksgiving.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 463 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 small butternut squash
- 2 cups macaroni
- 1 ¼ cup stock/broth or water
- 2 fresh sage leaves (or a teaspoon of dried sage)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ⅓ cup double cream (heavy cream)
- ⅔ cups grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- To make the butternut squash sauce, peel and dice the butternut squash.
- Melt the butter in a pan set over a medium heat, add the chopped sage, diced butternut squash and stock, and leave to cook with a lid on until the butternut squash is tender.
- When the squash is tender, add the cream, then blend everything to a smooth consistency - either by using a hand blender or a food processor (if you like a thicker sauce you can drain some of the liquid left in the pan before adding the cream).
- Return the sauce to the heat, add the cheeses and sir for 20-30 seconds to get a smooth sauce.
- Cook the macaroni according to the packet instructions, drain and pour the sauce over.
- Mix well so the sauce can coat the pasta.
- Serve hot!
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Notes
- This delicious butternut squash mac and cheese is made on the stove top only, but if you wish to bake it as well for a nice crust, you can simply transfer everything to an oven-proof dish, top with more grated cheddar cheese, and pop it in the oven for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).
- You can also leave some cooked butternut squash chunks into the dish, rather than blending everything - that will give the dish a nice chunky texture - a delicious dish for kids and grown-ups alike.
Nutrition Information
Calories
463kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
492mg
(21%)
Potassium
810mg
(23%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
20678IU
(414%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
277mg
(28%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 463
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 463kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 492mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 810mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 20678IU | 414% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 277mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.