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Butternut Squash & Green Apple Mac and Cheese
Butternut Squash Apple Mac and Cheese will be your new favorite fall version of the classic comfort food. Don't knock it 'til you try it!
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 50 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 Meredith📖 bluejeanchef
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- pot
- skillet
- pan
- saucepan
- whisk
- baking dish
- bowl
- mixing bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pre-heat the oven to 350˚ F.
2
Heat a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and set aside.
3
While the pasta is cooking, heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add two tablespoons of butter and cook the butternut squash until almost tender, about 6 to ⏱️ 8 minutes. Add the apple and fresh thyme leaves, continue to cook for another ⏱️ 2 minutes.
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4
Heat a 2- to 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and onions and sweat the onions for 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes, until they start to soften but not brown. Add the flour and mustard powder, and cook for ⏱️ 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Stirring regularly, bring the sauce to a boil. Once it has boiled and thickened, remove the pan from the heat, add a pinch of nutmeg and stir in the grated cheeses, salt, and pepper.
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5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, squash mixture and cheese sauce. Transfer to a casserole or baking dish. Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter (melted) with the breadcrumbs and parsley. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over top of the pasta. Cook in a 350˚ F oven for 15 to ⏱️ 20 minutes, or until bubbling around the edges.
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6
Serve warm hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts
calories
945 kcal
fat Content
48 g
serving Size
1 of 8 portions
fiber Content
5 g
sugar Content
14 g
sodium Content
1494 mg
protein Content
41 g
trans Fat Content
0.5 g
cholesterol Content
136 mg
carbohydrate Content
87 g
saturated Fat Content
27 g
unsaturated Fat Content
14 g
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