Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

This creamy and comforting Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese combines the rich flavors of roasted butternut squash with cheesy goodness. Its a perfect way to sneak in some veggies and elevate a classic dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 butternut squash about 2 pounds, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 ounces macaroni pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Before you start cooking, heat the oven to 375F 190C

Use olive oil, salt, and pepper to coat diced butternut squash

Spread it out on a baking sheet

For 25 to 30 minutes, or until soft, roast

Follow the directions on the box to cook the macaroni until it is al dente

Remove the water and set it aside

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat

Add the flour and stir it in

Cook for one to two minutes, until the mixture turns a light brown color

Gradually whisk in the milk while stirring all the time until the mixture is smooth and thick

Add the grated Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese

Mix the ingredients until the cheese melts and blends

Blend or use an immersion blender to blend the roasted butternut squash into the cheese sauce until it is smooth

In a baking dish, mix the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce made from butternut squash

Cover it with breadcrumbs

For twenty to twenty-five minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly

Before serving, sprinkle with fresh parsley