Easy Summer Meals Ideas: Indulgent Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
A creamy and comforting dish perfect for summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, boil the butternut squash until soft, then mash it.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add milk and cheese to create a creamy sauce.
- Mix the macaroni, butternut squash, and cheese sauce together.
- Pour into a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and baked when ready to serve.
- Feel free to add breadcrumbs on top for a crunchy topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easy Summer Meals Ideas, Butternut Squash, Mac & Cheese