Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 478kcal 23%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Carbohydrates 65g 21%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 10g 20%
Protein 19g 38%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 1,000mg 41%

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

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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.