Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese: The Best Comfort Food Twist
A delicious twist on traditional mac and cheese using creamy butternut squash.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a separate pot, cook the butternut squash in boiling water until tender, then drain.
- Mash the butternut squash, then stir in milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the butternut squash mixture with the drained macaroni and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with the remaining cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
- For a creamy texture, blend the butternut squash with the milk instead of mashing.
- Add breadcrumbs on top for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Butternut Squash, Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food