<span class="fn">Butternut Squash Mac n' Cheese with Bacon, Caramelized Onions, and Apples
This healthy butternut squash mac and cheese has caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and fresh sweet apples. It's my go-to comfort food!
Foto: Pinch of Yum — Lindsay Ostrom
Ingredients
- 1/2 box whole grain elbow macaroni (about 2.5 cups dry)
- 1 cup canned butternut squash puree
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 oz low fat cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup onions, sliced thinly
- 1 large crispy apple, chopped or grated
- 4 tablespoons crumbled bacon
Steps
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Heat butter in a skillet over low heat. When melted, add onions and let caramelize for at least 30 minutes for the best flavor. Keep heat on low/low-medium.
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Cook the pasta according to directions. Drain and return to pan over low heat. Add butternut squash, chicken broth, evaporated milk, and cream cheese. When combined, add in salt.
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Add onions and apples to the pasta. Stir to combine and add a tablespoon more broth or milk if needed.
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Just before serving, mix in cheese and stir until melted. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon bacon.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (9% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| box whole grain elbow macaroni | 0.5 | - | - |
| canned butternut squash puree | 1 cup | - | - |
| + 2 tablespoons evaporated milk | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| chicken or vegetable broth | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| low fat cream cheese | 1 oz | - | - |
| salt | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| shredded cheddar cheese | 0.5 cup | Rp 30.000/170g | Rp 20.912 |
| butter | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| onions | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| crispy apple | 1 large | - | - |
| crumbled bacon | 4 tablespoons | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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