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Clean Eating Mac & Cheese with Butternut Squash Puree

A clean eating recipe for Mac & Cheese, while sneaking in some veggies!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb whole wheat macaroni
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan
  • 1 1/2 cups puréed butternut squash

Method
 

  1. Boil 1 medium sized butternut squash
  2. When squash is cooked and cooled remove from skin and blend into a purée
  3. Whisk 1 cup milk and flour until smooth
  4. Heat milk and flour mixture on medium heat stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat at the very first signs of boiling
  5. Mix in shredded cheese until fully melted, then add in Parmesan cheese.
  6. If sauce is too thick add in remaining 1/4 cup of milk gradually over low heat until you reach the desired consistency
  7. Add 1 1/2 cups of butternut squash purée to cheese sauce while stirring constantly over low heat.
  8. Add to macaroni noodles, cooked according to package.
  9. Enjoy the satisfaction of knowing your kids are enjoying a yummy and healthy meal!