A luxuriously creamy mac and cheese with a secret weapon: pureed butternut squash and cauliflower blended seamlessly into a velvety cheese sauce. All the comfort, plus a full serving of vegetables in every bite.
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
- 01
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add butternut squash and cauliflower, cook for 12 minutes until very tender. Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- 02
In the same pot, cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 03
Add cooked squash, cauliflower, milk, butter, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- 04
Pour the veggie sauce back into the pot over low heat. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and silky smooth.
- 05
Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and toss until every piece is coated. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 06
Serve immediately topped with extra shredded cheese or breadcrumbs if desired. The vegetables are completely hidden in the golden, creamy sauce!
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Michael Burns
July 1, 2023
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