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
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    Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

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    ( By Ellie )

    Mac and cheese at it’s finest! So creamy, so rich + so amazing yet it’s so much healthier than traditional mac and cheese!
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    Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
      01 Information
      • Grade easy
      • Serving 4 servings
      • Prep Time 15 Mins
      • Cook Time 20 Mins
      • Total Time 35 Mins
      02 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
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      03 Method
      • Step 1
        In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
      • Step 2
        Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat; transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
      • Step 3
        Melt butter in the skillet. Add garlic and shallot, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
      • Step 4
        Whisk in flour and sage until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
      • Step 5
        Gradually whisk in half and half, milk, butternut squash and Dijon. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
      • Step 6
        Stir in pasta and cheese until melted, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
      • Step 7
        Serve immediately, garnished with bacon and chives, if desired.
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      Ellie Ellie
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