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Creamy Mac & Cheese with Roasted Butternut Squash

Here's how you make Creamy Mac & Cheese with Roasted Butternut Squash
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 25m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 1/2 to 3 cups peeled, seeded butternut squash, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cups dry elbow macaroni or pasta of your choice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 1/2 cups 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • 1 cup grated white cheddar, preferably aged
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated gruyere
  • 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Position racks in centre and top third of oven.

  • Step 2: Preheat to 400F.

  • Step 3: Toss squash with oil on a baking sheet.

  • Step 4: Bake in centre of oven until tender, stirring halfway through, 16 - 18 minutes; remove to rack.

  • Step 5: Preheat broiler to 500F.

  • Step 6: Cook pasta in large pot of boiling unsalted water until al dente, about 7 - 8 minutes; drain.

  • Step 7: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

  • Step 8: Whisk in flour; mixture will be dry and very lumpy.

  • Step 9: Gradually whisk in milk, Dijon and cayenne (if using).

  • Step 10: Stir until mixture comes to a gentle boil, about 5 - 7 minutes.

  • Step 11: Remove pan from heat and stir in pasta, cheeses and squash until just coated.

  • Step 12: Do not melt cheese.

  • Step 13: Transfer to a casserole dish or individual oven-safe dishes.

  • Step 14: Sprinkle panko over pasta.

  • Step 15: Broil until top is golden, 2 - 3 minutes; serve immediately.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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