Healthy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese | Maxis Kitchen
Healthy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
15 mins prepServes 4
Needing some healthy mac and cheese right about now! I lightened it up by making the cheese sauce with butternut squash instead of butter, flour and cream✨ so satisfying and delicious!
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F and bring a pot of water to a boil. 2️⃣ Boil butternut squash cubes (skin removed) for 5-7 minutes until tender and in a separate pan sauté the onion in olive oil until translucent. 3️⃣ Drain the squash and then boil the shell pasta until al dente (4-5 mins) reserve 1/3 cup of the pasta water. 4️⃣ Blend together the butternut squash, onion, pasta water, milk, Greek yogurt, salt and pepper until smooth; pour back into a pot over low heat and stir in the cheddar cheese. 5️⃣ Mix in the noodles and place into a baking dish (I used individuals); top with cheddar cheese, panko breadcrumbs and paprika - bake for 20-25 minutes or until top is golden. 6️⃣ Garnish with some fresh parsley on top and enjoy!