The Forked Spoon · by Jessica Randhawa★ 4.8 (16)
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Recipe
NUTRITION · PER SERVING60M COOK
CAL 25%·PRO 39%
CARBS 63G51% OF CAL
5G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC48G OTHER10G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 20G37% OF CAL
8G SAT13G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A creamy butternut squash mac and cheese featuring a roasted squash sauce with warm fall spices. A healthier twist on the classic comfort food that even pickier eaters will enjoy.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 5 tablespoon butter (divided)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cups butternut squash (peeled, seeded and cubed into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable (or chicken broth)
- 1½ teaspoon salt (divided, plus more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
- 1 pound medium shell pasta (or macaroni noodles)
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 cups whole milk milk (at room temperature)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (freshly shredded)
- fresh thyme (to garnish)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 60M
CAL 25%·PRO 39%
CARBS 63G51% OF CAL
5G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC48G OTHER10G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 20G37% OF CAL
8G SAT13G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 25m
- Cook
- 35m
- Sodium
- 683mg
- Total sugar
- 10g
- Added sugar
- ≥0g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 507mg
- Calcium
- 310mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 25M
- SODIUM
- 683MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.