Macaroni and Cheese with Butternut Squash
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Transform our HORMEL® Macaroni and Cheese Pasta into a gourmet delight with a touch of nutmeg, velvety butternut squash puree, extra sharp cheddar, and a crispy panko-sage topping. This easy enhancement adds depth and texture, elevating your macaroni into a rich, flavorful comfort dish.
Total Time
45 minutes
Serving Size
Makes 8 Servings
2
tablespoons olive oil
1/4
cup onions, diced
1
garlic clove, minced
Pinch nutmeg
2
(20-ounce) packages HORMEL® Macaroni And Cheese Pasta
2
cups butternut squash puree
3/4
cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4
cup panko breadcrumbs
1
tablespoon butter, melted
1
teaspoon minced sage
1
Heat oven to 375°F. Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. In small skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic. Cook 1 minute, or until fragrant. Stir in nutmeg. Remove from heat.
2
In bowl, gently combine contents of macaroni and cheese packages, squash puree, ½ cup cheddar cheese and onion mixture. Transfer mixture to prepared casserole dish.
3
In small bowl mix together breadcrumbs, melted butter, sage remaining cheese. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
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