Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese PT35M https://img3.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1101/a4/3/373288/300x200x90.jpg Mac and cheese at it’s finest! So creamy, so rich + so amazing yet it’s so much healthier than traditional mac and cheese! 4 servings Ingredients: 2 tbsp. chopped fresh chives Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 10 oz. shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, about 2 1/2 cups 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 (15-ounce) can butternut squash puree 1 cup whole milk 1 1/4 cups half and half 1 1/2 tbsp. finely chopped sage 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 shallot, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 6 slices bacon, diced 8 oz. medium pasta shells