Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

This yummy mac and cheese recipe hides three whole cups of butternut squash. The butternut squash blends right in with the cheddar cheese, literally, so grab your blender!

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Butternut squash is a great source of vitamins A and C and a good source of fiber, potassium, magnesium, and manganese. It’s fat-free, cholesterol-free, and sodium-free to boot.

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– Whole Grain Macaroni – Butternut Squash – Whole Milk – Nutritional Yeast – Nutmeg – Parmesan Cheese – Cheddar Cheese

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Instructions

Cook diced butternut squash in boiling water until tender, 8-10 minutes, drain and set aside.

In a blender, combine milk, nutritional yeast, nutmeg, and 1 cup of the cooked butternut squash. Blend until smooth, then add cheese.

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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

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This yummy mac and cheese recipe hides three whole cups of butternut squash. The butternut squash blends right in with the cheddar cheese, literally, so grab your blender!

Butternut squash is a great source of vitamins A and C and a good source of fiber, potassium, magnesium, and manganese. It’s fat-free, cholesterol-free, and sodium-free to boot.

– Whole Grain Macaroni – Butternut Squash – Whole Milk – Nutritional Yeast – Nutmeg – Parmesan Cheese – Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook pasta according to directions on package and cool.

Cook diced butternut squash in boiling water until tender, 8-10 minutes, drain and set aside.

In a blender, combine milk, nutritional yeast, nutmeg, and 1 cup of the cooked butternut squash. Blend until smooth, then add cheese.

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