CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH MAC AND CHEESE

Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese image

This is a delicious recipe for butternut squash mac and cheese that is husband and kid approved. Just beware of portion control; you'll want seconds and then some. Play around with the recipe, it's fairly forgiving.

Provided by Merritt

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
3 cups mashed cooked butternut squash
½ cup skim milk
½ cup cottage cheese
⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon olive oil
⅛ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch cayenne pepper
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
Place cooked squash in the bowl of a food processor; process until pureed. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in cooked pasta, milk, cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, bouillon, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper until completely blended and creamy. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 8.5 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 121.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g