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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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cooking spray
1 (16 oz) box elbow macaroni
2 (10 oz) packages winter squash puree, frozen
2 cups low-fat milk
1 1/3 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (4 oz)
2/3 cup monterey jack cheese (2 oz)
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp dry mustard
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp plain breadcrumbs
2 tbsp parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 tsp olive oil

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F; coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain, and transfer to prepared baking dish.
Meanwhile, place the frozen squash and milk in a saucepan and heat ocer low heat; stir to break up squash until its defrosted.
Turn the heat up to medium and cook until it is almost boiling; remove from heat and stir in cheddar, Monterey Jack, ricotta, salt, mustard, and cayenne.
Pour over the macaroni and stir
Combine breadcrumbs with the Parmesan and the olive oil; sprinkle over top.
Bake until bubbly around the edges, about 20 minutes.
If desired, broil for about 3 minutes to brown the top.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	131.32 Kcal (550 kJ)
Calories from fat	65.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.28g	11%
Cholesterol	22.77mg	8%
Sodium	433.91mg	18%
Potassium	127.42mg	3%
Total Carbs	8.37g	3%
Sugars	3.32g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.37g	1%
Protein	8.04g	16%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	250.4mg	25%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	114.12 Kcal (478 kJ)
Calories from fat	56.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.32g	11%
Cholesterol	19.79mg	8%
Sodium	377.09mg	18%
Potassium	110.73mg	3%
Total Carbs	7.27g	3%
Sugars	2.89g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.32g	1%
Protein	6.99g	16%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	217.6mg	25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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