Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Recipe

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

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Nutritional Information

Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 261.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.3g 23%

Carbohydrates: 44.1g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 2.6g

Fat: 4.1g 6%

Saturated Fat: 1.9g 10%

Cholesterol: 8.5mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 1125.4IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.6mg 51%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 1.4mg 2%

Folate: 138mcg 35%

Calcium: 91.2mg 9%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 36.8mg 13%

Potassium: 193.5mg 5%

Sodium: 121.3mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 59%

Calories From Fat: 36.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.