BUTTERNUT SQUASH MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE - SKINNYTASTE

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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Recipe - Skinnytaste image

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese, a healthier version of macaroni and cheese is so creamy and delicious, no one will ever guess it's also good for you!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 18

Olive oil spray
Kosher salt
1 pound cubed butternut squash
10 ounces whole wheat elbow pasta
1 ½ cups low sodium vegetable broth (divided)
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium shallot (minced)
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups skim milk
½ cup shredded gruyere cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped chives (optional, for garnish)
Sriracha sauce (optional, for topping)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9" x 11" glass baking dish with oil and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add squash and boil until tender, 5-6 minutes.
  • When fork tender, transfer squash with a slotted spoon to a blender.
  • Add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package directions. When cooked, drain and put back into the pot.
  • Meanwhile, add ½ cup vegetable broth, onion powder, garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper to the blender with the squash. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a medium sauce pot over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the shallots and cook another minute.
  • Add the remaining 1 cup broth and milk and whisk to combine. Bring sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook 5 minutes, whisking frequently.
  • Remove pot from heat and whisk in cheese, pureed squash, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  • Add sauce to noodles, gently mix to combine, then transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture and bake 25 minutes. Switch oven to high broil and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until crumbs are starting to brown.

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