Creamy Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Creamy Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

60 mins
medium
4 servings

A decadent and flavorful mac and cheese dish featuring roasted butternut squash. This recipe is easy to follow and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Butternut SquashMac and CheeseVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Baking dish
  • Large Pot
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 400.00 gMacaroni(Use your favorite pasta shape.)
  • 100.00 gButternut Squash(Cubed and roasted for extra flavor.)
  • 1.00 tbspOlive Oil(For roasting the squash.)
  • 60.00 gCheddar Cheese(Sharp cheddar for a bold flavor.)
  • 100.00 gGruyere Cheese(Adds a nutty flavor.)
  • 30.00 gButter(For the cheese sauce.)
  • 20.00 gAll-Purpose Flour(For thickening the sauce.)
  • 500.00 mlMilk(Whole milk for richness.)
  • 1.00 tspSalt(To taste.)
  • 1.00 tspBlack Pepper(To taste.)

Instructions

1

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

2

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Roast butternut squash cubes with olive oil until tender.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

4

Grate cheeses.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

7

Stir in cheeses, salt, and pepper until melted and combined.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Combine cooked macaroni and butternut squash with cheese sauce.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

10

Serve hot and enjoy!

Estimated time: 5 minutes