Baked Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is one of my many variations on baked macaroni & cheese. So delicious with the added bonus of a veggie! Ingredients:
12 oz elbow macaroni |
3 tablespoons butter |
1/2 teaspoon oregano |
1/2 teaspoon thyme |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/4 teaspoon sea salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1 cup plain butternut squash puree (roasted butternut squash pureed in a blender or food processor) |
1/2 cup milk |
2 tablespoons onion & chive cream cheese |
3/4 cup shredded cheddar or velveeta cheese |
1 & 1/2 cup shredded italian 5 cheese blend |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F).
2. Cook macaroni in boiling, salted water until just under al dente; drain. Return to pot and add butter and seasonings; stir until the butter melts.
3. Add butternut squash puree, milk, cream cheese and shredded cheeses.
4. Stir to combine all ingredients.
5. Spread macaroni mixture into an 11x7 baking dish.
6. Bake 20 minutes.
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