Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Name: Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz butternut squash, cubed; 1/2 white onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1.5 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups whole milk; 8 oz cheddar cheese; salt to taste; Pepper to taste

7 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

Butternut squash may be my favorite veggie to eat in the fall - I love it in my salads, on my flatbreads, but nothing beats having it with my mac and cheese. We came up with this recipe when Lukas and I wanted to recreate the Trader Joe's butternut squash mac & cheese after the season was over and it was discontinued. And honestly, I think this recipe is much better than the Trader Joe's one, so there's no going back now. It's quite simple to make and it's fall in a nutshell. It's also a great recipe if you're looking for a Thanksgiving recipe!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:26:46 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories226.9 kcal (11%)

Total Fat15.3 g (22%)

Carbs11.4 g (4%)

Sugars5.6 g (6%)

Protein12 g (24%)

Sodium586.7 mg (29%)

Fiber1 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

12 ozbutternut squash

cubed

0.5white onion

3cloves garlic

1 ½ cupsvegetable broth

2 cupswhole milk

8 ozcheddar cheese

Instructions

Step 1

On an oiled pot (or pan with a few inches of height) over medium-high heat, add your butternut squash, onions, garlic, and vegetable broth. Cook for around 15 minutes, or until the butternut squash is soft.

Step 2

Meanwhile, boil water and make your pasta.

Step 3

Pour the mixture into a blender, add the whole milk, and blend together until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the blended mixture back into the skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the shredded cheddar and salt and pepper

Step 6

Pour the pasta into the sauce and stir together.

Step 7

Serve while hot!