Butternut Mac and Cheese

Butternut Mac and Cheese

Give a family favorite a veggie-packed twist with this creamy Butternut Mac & Cheese! Made with Cerebelly Butternut Squash White Bean Purée, sharp cheddar, and whole wheat pasta, this comforting dish brings together cheesy goodness and a silky-smooth, golden sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, cozy lunches, or satisfying little appetites, it's a comforting classic the whole family can enjoy!

Butternut Mac & Cheese Recipe

Servings

4-6

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Category

Dinner

Cerebelly’s Butternut Squash White Bean Purée blends right into the cheesy sauce, adding extra creaminess and veggie goodness to this comforting, kid-friendly mac and cheese!
Butternut Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

  • 8 oz whole wheat elbow or small shell pasta
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ¾ Cup milk
  • 2 pouches Butternut Squash White Bean Purée
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp dry mustard powder
  • 1¼ Cups (5 oz) shredded sharp cheddar
  • Black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions in lightly salted water. Reserve ½ Cup of the pasta water, then drain.
  2. In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour for 1 minute, then slowly whisk in the milk and simmer for 2-3 minutes, until lightly thickened.
  3. Whisk in both pouches, the garlic powder and the mustard powder. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheese until melted.
  4. Add the pasta and toss, loosening the sauce with splashes of pasta water. Set aside a portion for younger babies (the cheese provides enough salt), then season the rest with pepper.

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