Butternut Squash …Butternut Squash Mac and CheeseButternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash (about 2-3 cups cubed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (I used 2%)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (I used sharp cheddar)
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Steps
- Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the butternut squash into cubes, about 1-inch in size. Place on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper and toss to combine.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add in flour and whisk until thickened. Slowly add in milk while whisking until combined.
- Continue cooking over medium heat until mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Add in cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Add cooked butternut squash cubes to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until heated through.
- Serve hot!
Tags
butternut squash
macaroni and cheese
cheesy pasta dish
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