Kale and Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
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A creamy, healthy mac and cheese side dish studded with kale and butternut squash for vegetables. Rich and satisfying enough to serve as a main but works perfectly alongside roasted proteins.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1 (1 lb.) box macaroni
- 1 bunch kale (stems removed and roughly chopped)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk (2% or skim)
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 (10 oz.) package frozen butternut squash (thawed)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 45M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 30m
- Sodium
- 743mg
- Total sugar
- 9g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 616mg
- Calcium
- 611mg
- Iron
- 5mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 743MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.