Butternut Squash, Bacon & Blue Cheese Macaroni & Cheese
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
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Ingredients
6 servings
- 2 (12-ounce) cans 2% evaporated milk
- 2 cups butternut squash puree (**see note below for instructions**)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne
- 1 lb. dry pasta (I used farfalle/bowtie pasta)
- 10 strips bacon, diced
- 1/2 cup finely-diced white or yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 oz. crumbled blue cheese, plus extra (I used an additional 4 oz.) for garnish
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Preparation
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, butternut squash puree, eggs, salt, pepper and cayenne until combined.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta, and then return the pasta back to the pot.
Step 3
Meanwhile (while the pasta is cooking), cook the bacon in a large skillet over high heat until cooked and crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, and reserve the bacon grease. Return 2 tablespoons of bacon to the skillet, and reduce heat to medium-high. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes or until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat, and then whisk the onion/garlic mixture into the evaporated milk mixture.
Step 4
Once the pasta is cooked and drained, pour the evaporated milk mixture into the pot with the pasta and stir until combined. Continue cooking over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for about 3-4 minutes, or until the sauce comes to a simmer and thickens.
Step 5
Remove pan from heat and stir in the cheeses until melted and evenly-distributed.
Step 6
Serve immediately, garnished with the crispy bacon and extra blue cheese crumbles.
Step 7
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