I’m always looking for ways to cut fat and eat healthier meals. This mac and cheese with butternut squash is a great way to enjoy comfort food with some added healthy ingredients!
Mac & Cheese with Butternut Squash
Ingredients:
1 pound of macaroni (whole wheat if possible)
1 tsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium red peppers, chopped
3 cups cubed butternut squash
1 ¾ cups chicken broth, homemade if possible
1 cup milk (1%)
2 Tbsp plain Greek Yogurt (1%)
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 375. Cook the macaroni according to the package directions, drain and set aside.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers and cook for 4-6 minutes. When the onion is translucent set aside.
Combine the squash, broth, and milk in a saucepan. Gently boil for 20-25 or until the squash is tender.
Using an emersion blender or a real blender, blend the squash mixture until smooth. I added the onion mixture as well so the ingredients were all pureed.
Combine the squash mixture, macaroni, yogurt and cheeses. Mix well.
Place in a 13 x 9 pan that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling. Can also be made ahead.
Nancy on the Home Front 
That looks completely delicious. I’m determined to try it – I’ll have to sneak it over on my husband who, the moment you say “Squash,” turns into a two-year-old who’s not going to eat anything his mother tells him is good for him SO THERE!
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Ava,
Your husband probably won’t even know there is butternut squash in the mac and cheese, just dust the top with some bread crumbs!
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Wow! This looks rich and delicious! Thanks for sharing on the “What’s for Dinner” link party!
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You’re welcome Helen!
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This sounds so delicious! YUMMY!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
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This sounds so good…I want to try it! Thanks for sharing with the Thursday Blog Hop!
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Mac and cheese with veggies sounds delicious thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning and tweeting
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You’re welcome Swathi!
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Mac and cheese with a nice surprising twist! Thx for sharing this yummy recipe on the Healthy Living Link Party! I’m pinning and sharing.
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This is a real comfort recipe! Looking forward to seeing you again at Full Plate Thursday tonight!
Hope you are having a great day!
Miz Helen
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