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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Side Dish Recipes

    Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese

    BY: Chris PUBLISHED: Nov 2, 2016 Leave a Comment UPDATED ON: Jun 21, 2019

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    Roasted Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is a family favorite recipe and one of our favorite side dish recipes oven roasted onions give it even more flavor

    This Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese is loaded with sweet butternut squash, roasted onions, and just a little cheese to make it a delicious mac and cheese recipe that everyone will enjoy. Takes less than 30 minutes to make!

    Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese

    Did you grow up on boxed mac and cheese? Don’t worry, most of us have. There’s nothing wrong with boxed mac and cheese, especially now that you can find organic and gluten free mac and cheese boxes in nearly every store now. That being said, nothing beats a good homemade macaroni and cheese. The cheesy texture and cheesy taste. Not to mention the bread crumb topping.

    Before meeting my wife most of the food I ate was processed. I thank her for bringing grapefruit into my life. Just a few years ago I finally broke down and tried butternut squash and now I’m hooked. It’s velvety smooth and that sweet flavor is irresistible. Once you bake the squash it reaches a whole new level of awesomeness! By giving it a whirl in the blender you get this creamy texture that is perfect for mac and cheese. This recipe can be made in any blender, but we find that we get the best results with our Vitamix or Blendtec high speed blenders.

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    Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese

    Add-ins we suggest:

    • chopped broccoli
    • peas
    • carrots
    • chicken
    • bacon
    • cherry tomatoes

    This Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese is loaded with sweet butternut squash, roasted onions, and just a little cheese to make it a delicious mac and cheese recipe that everyone will enjoy. Takes less than 30 minutes to make!

    This Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese is loaded with sweet butternut squash, roasted onions, and just a little cheese to make it a delicious mac and cheese recipe that everyone will enjoy. Takes less than 30 minutes to make!

    Baked Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese

    Author: Courtney
    This Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese is loaded with sweet butternut squash, roasted onions, and just a little cheese to make it a delicious mac and cheese recipe that everyone will enjoy. Takes less than 30 minutes to make!
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 368kcal
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: butternut squash, mac and cheese
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    Ingredients

    • 1 pound butternut squash chopped
    • 1/4 medium onion chopped
    • 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 8- ounce macaroni pasta dry
    • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
    • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
    • 1/8 cup panko or regular breadcrumbs

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425°F.
    • Toss the butternut squash and onions with olive oil and place on a lined cookie sheet.
    • Bake veggies for 15-20 minutes just until slightly browned.
    • While veggies are roasting, cook pasta according to the package directions and drain.
    • Once the veggies are tender, remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
    • Puree the veggies once a bit cooled in a high-speed blender.
    • Mix together the macaroni, butternut squash puree, most of the cheddar cheese, and most of the Parmesan cheese.
    • Once fully mixed, place into an oven-safe dish and top with remaining cheeses and Panko bread crumbs.
    • Bake for 10 minutes or until bubbly and slightly browned.
    • Serve with sliced cherry tomatoes and spinach on the side.

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    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Baked Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    368
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    9
    g
    14
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    25
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    19
    mg
    6
    %
    Sodium
     
    209
    mg
    9
    %
    Potassium
     
    549
    mg
    16
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    57
    g
    19
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    4
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    14
    g
    28
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    12245
    IU
    245
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    24.3
    mg
    29
    %
    Calcium
     
    246
    mg
    25
    %
    Iron
     
    1.8
    mg
    10
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    This Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese is loaded with sweet butternut squash, roasted onions, and just a little cheese to make it a delicious mac and cheese recipe that everyone will enjoy. Takes less than 30 minutes to make!

    Go ahead and enjoy. Make a triple batch if you’re entertaining for the holidays, or if you’re extra hungry. Optional add-ins are great too! Easily make it gluten free by using gluten free pasta and nixing the panko.

    This Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese is loaded with sweet butternut squash, roasted onions, and just a little cheese to make it a delicious mac and cheese recipe that everyone will enjoy. Takes less than 30 minutes to make!

    If you liked this recipe, try our

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    About Chris

    I enjoy spending time with my wife, daughter, and son, especially in the kitchen. We make it a family event to go to the market, spending most of our time and money on the produce department. Everyone should know all about their produce and that is my goal.

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