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Butternut Squash and Three-Cheese Mac

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Quick & Simple's Mac 'n' Cheese Contest recipe runner-up Jennifer Myers of Queen Creek, Ariz. puts a contemporary twist on a supper staple

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Nutritional Information
(per serving)

Calories471
Total Fat19g
Saturated Fat11g
Cholesterol54mg
Sodium605mg
Total Carbohydrate53g
Dietary Fiber2g
Sugars--
Protein21g
Calcium--
butternut squash and three-cheese mac

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Serves: 8 Edit

Yields: 8 servings

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Oven Temp: 400

Ingredients

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  • 16 ounce(s) (package) elbow macaroni
  • 2 teaspoon(s) butter
  • 1 teaspoon(s) vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoon(s) flour
  • 1.5 cup(s) chicken broth
  • 10 ounce(s) (package frozen) butternut squash
  • 1 cup(s) (2%) milk
  • 1.5 cup(s) (shredded ) Fontina cheese
  • 1 cup(s) (shredded) Cheddar cheese
  • .5 cup(s) (grated) Parmesan cheese
  • .25 teaspoon(s) (ground) nutmeg
  • .25 teaspoon(s) (white) pepper
  • .25 teaspoon(s) (ground) cumin
  • .25 cup(s) (packaged) stuffing mix

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Mist a 9” x 13” baking dish with cooking spray. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  2. Melt butter with oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes, until thick. Gradually add broth, whisking until smooth. Stir in squash and milk; cook, stirring, until thickened and smooth. Add cheeses and spices, reserving 1/4 cup Parmesan for topping. Stir until cheese is melted.

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