Healthy Mac and Cheese

Name: Healthy Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni – whole wheat, low glycemic, gluten free… any will work!; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 small yellow onion; 1 small butternut squash (4–5 cups cubed); 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 3/4 cup milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup shredded cheese – I like Gruyère but any kind will work; parsley for topping; salt and pepper to taste

Prep 10m

Cook 40m

Total 50m

This creamy and satisfying mac and cheese recipe is made healthier with the addition of butternut squash and whole wheat macaroni. The savory cheese and onion flavors combine perfectly with the sweet butternut squash for a guilt-free comfort food dish. Perfect for a wholesome family meal.

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(Servings: 4)

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni – whole wheat, low glycemic, gluten free… any will work!

1 small yellow onion

1 small butternut squash (4–5 cups cubed)

5 cups chicken or vegetable broth

2/3 cup shredded cheese – I like Gruyère but any kind will work

salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition Facts

Calories

918kcal

45%
Fat

22g

1%
Saturated Fat

11g

0%
Carbohydrates

152g

7%
Fiber

14g

0%
Sugar

14g

0%
Protein

39g

1%
Cholesterol

50mg

2%
Sodium

1,236mg

61%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Notes

When caramelizing the onions, keep the heat low to prevent burning. The deeper the golden color, the more flavorful they will be.

Healthy Mac and Cheese

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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