Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. Brush the squash with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on a baking pan and roast 45 minutes or until tender.

  3. While the squash is roasting, cook pasta al dente (firm) according to package directions. Drain well.

  4. Once squash is done, use a spoon to scoop out the flesh of the squash and mash until smooth. Set aside.

  5. Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add onion and cook until tender.

  6. Whisk in flour and let cook 2 minutes while stirring. Add milk a little bit at a time stirring until smooth after each addition.

  7. Add cream, broth, mustard powder, & cayenne. Continue stirring until the sauce comes to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 2 minutes.

  8. Remove the sauce from the stove and stir in cheeses until melted. Taste and generously season the sauce with salt & pepper.

  9. Combine cheese sauce, mashed butternut squash and pasta. Spread into a greased 9×13 pan.

  10. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle overtop.

  11. Bake 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and the top is browned. Do not over cook. Cool 10-15 minutes before serving.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍝Pasta

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🍂Fall

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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