Butternut squash mac n’ cheese
Try adding butternut squash to your mac n' cheese recipe to give it a seasonal twist.
Serving Size
3/4 cup
Ingredients
8 oz. (whole wheat)
1/4 cup
1 cup
1 teaspoon
1/4 teaspoon
A dash of
1 1/2 cups
1/2 cup
1/2 cup (soft)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400F
- Cook pasta according to instructions
- Place squash in a saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to boil. Cook covered, until tender, 8-10 minutes
- While squash is cooking, place yogurt, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg in a blender; cover and puree
- Return puree to saucepan, stir in cheese and melt
- Drain pasta; add squash mixture
- Mix together, transfer to greased 8-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and bake 15-20 minutes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
| Calories | 253 |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |