Butternut Squash & Bacon Mac n' Cheese



Indulge in the comforting flavors of butternut squash and bacon combined with creamy macaroni and cheese. This hearty dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups butternut squash, diced
  • 8 oz macaroni pasta
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs optional

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 190C 375F

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, and then follow the directions on the package to cook the macaroni

Remove the water and set it aside

Cook bacon in a pan until it gets crispy

Take it out of the pan and set it aside

Put butter in the same pan and melt it over medium-low heat

Put in the diced butternut squash and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until it's soft

Put flour on the squash and mix it around to cover it

Go on and cook for two more minutes

Slowly add the milk while stirring the mixture all the time until it gets thick

Add the crumbled cheddar cheese and mix it in until it melts and is smooth

Add pepper and salt to taste

To the cheese sauce, add cooked macaroni and bacon bits

Combine well by mixing

Put the mixture in a baking dish

If you want, you can sprinkle breadcrumbs on top

After the oven is hot, bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly

Enjoy while hot!


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