Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen pureed winter squash
- 2 cups 1 percent lowfat milk
- 4 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (about 1 1/3 cups)
- 2 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated (about 2/3 cup)
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon powdered mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until tender but firm, about 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, place the frozen squash and milk into a large saucepan and cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally and breaking up the squash with a spoon until defrosted. Turn the heat up to medium and cook until the mixture is almost simmering, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the Cheddar, Jack cheese, ricotta cheese, salt, mustard and cayenne pepper. Pour cheese mixture over the macaroni and stir to combine. Transfer the macaroni and cheese to the baking dish.
Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan and oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the top of the macaroni and cheese. Bake for 20 minutes. Then broil for 3 minutes so the top is crisp and nicely browned.
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By liz879092
on October 28, 2012
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This is soooo yummy. I never make regular mac and cheese because it is so high fat but this was delicious. Easy recipe that makes a lot to share or save and freeze for later.
I am wondering what the calories and fat content are with this lighter recipe.
By careydaway22
on October 10, 2012
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I love this recipe! To up the nutrition I also added a bag of frozen broccoli that I had heated up in the microwave. Even my boyfriend loves this recipe! This recipe also makes so much food that I put one container of leftovers in the fridge and one in the freezer for when we're too lazy to make dinner one night. I have made this many times and it's always a delicious success!
By crazy4cookiesan...
Indianapolis, IN
on March 16, 2012
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Personally I did not care for this recipe, if you like cheesy mac and cheese this has no cheesy flavor what so ever! It has potential, but I would not make it again.
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