Baked Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese

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!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword butternut squash, mac and cheese

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 368kcal

Author Courtney

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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