How to Make Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mac and cheese is a beloved comfort food that brings back memories of childhood dinners and late-night snacks. But if you're looking to elevate this classic dish to a whole new level, then you'll want to try Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese. This recipe takes the creamy, cheesy goodness of traditional mac and cheese and adds a delicious twist with the addition of sweet, nutty butternut squash.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (Optional)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 cups cubed butternut squash, cooked and mashed
  • 6 ounces shredded white Cheddar cheese
  • 6 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Gather ingredients and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain pasta and return to the pot.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, garlic powder, onion powder, dried mustard, and nutmeg; cook for 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk milk into flour mixture and cook until bubbling and thickened to the consistency of heavy cream, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir squash, white Cheddar cheese, and Cheddar cheese into milk mixture until cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add cheese sauce to pasta and stir to combine; transfer mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with seasoned bread crumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until topping is golden and sauce is bubbling, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    297 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 286mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 336mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 303mg