Stovetop Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
User Reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
491 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Stovetop Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
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When the comfort food cravings hit, this healthy butternut squash mac and cheese recipe does the trick (ready on the stove in 25 minutes!)
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil 15 mL
- ½ cup diced white onion about ½ of a medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth 354 mL
- 3 cups diced butternut squash about half of a medium squash
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 lb uncooked pasta any shape, 453 g
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 100 g
- ½ cup PLAIN yogurt 120 g
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard optional
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Instructions
- Flavor Base: Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to a large pot and set over medium heat. Add ½ cup diced white onion and 2 cloves garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Butternut: Add 1 ½ cups vegetable broth, 3 cups diced butternut squash, 1 tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper. Cover and let simmer until butternut is tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Cook Pasta: Meanwhile, boil 1 lb uncooked pasta according to instructions on package, cooking until al dente.
- Blend: Using a handheld immersion blender (or working carefully with a countertop blender), puree the butternut mixture until smooth.
- Mix: Mix the butternut puree into the pasta. Add 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese and stir to evenly combine, then add ½ cup plain yogurt and continue stirring until evenly mixed. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed. Optionally stir in dijon mustard*.
Notes
- *Dijon mustard in mac in cheese is one of my favorite mac & cheese hacks! While it doesn't actually add any detectable mustard flavor, it elevates the flavors of the cheese and salt. Try it next time you make this!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
491kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
69.2g
(23%)
Protein
20.1g
(40%)
Fat
16.5g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
7.8g
(39%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
633mg
(26%)
Potassium
559mg
(16%)
Fiber
4.9g
(20%)
Sugar
7.7g
(15%)
Calcium
240mg
(24%)
Iron
3.4mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 491 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 491kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 69.2g | 23% |
| Protein | 20.1g | 40% |
| Fat | 16.5g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8g | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 633mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7.7g | 15% |
| Calcium | 240mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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30 reviews
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