Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese
User Reviews
2.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
470 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese
Description
Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese combines elbow macaroni with a creamy sauce that incorporates cheddar cheese and butternut squash soup. A roux made from butter and flour thickens the whole milk before simmering and melting in the cheese. The addition of butternut squash soup adds a mild sweetness and depth to the traditional mac and cheese flavor.
The pasta is cooked just short of al dente to maintain a slight firmness after baking. The completed casserole is baked until the cheese sauce bubbles and the top sets. This method creates a dish with a tender pasta texture surrounded by a rich, cheesy and subtly sweet sauce. For faster serving, it can also be eaten immediately off the stovetop before baking.
This dish can complement roasted vegetables or be served as a main course for a cozy meal. The sweetness from the squash balances the savory sharp cheddar for a nuanced flavor profile. It is a pleasing take on a classic, suitable for fall or year-round enjoyment.
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk whole
- 3 cups cheddar cheese grated
- 1 ounce box butternut squash soup
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Cook pasta in salted water for about 3 minutes less than package directions call for, until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, in a large pot melt the butter and then add the flour, whisking continuously over low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes to make a roux. Slowly whisk in the milk and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally for 3-4 minutes, or until the sauce is gently bubbling and starting to thicken.
- Add the cheese, butternut squash soup, and salt. Whisk until cheese is melted.
- Stir in the pasta, transfer to a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and the pasta is set. You can also serve this straight off the stove top without baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 470kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 441mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 9981IU | 200% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 366mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
2.6
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