Creamy Butternut Squash Macaroni & Cheese (Gluten Free)
Total Time
55 minutes
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
4.67 out of 5 stars
(3)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 8 oz gluten free elbow macaroni
- 10 oz bag frozen butternut squash
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbs butter
- 3 tbs gluten free flour
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup sour cream + 1 1/2 cups water (blended)
- 1 tbs fresh chopped rosemary
- Salt & cayenne
- Olive oil (for greasing casserole dish)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Breadcrumb Topping:
- 3/4 cup gluten free breadcrumbs* (I made mine using my magic tahini seed bread, link below)
- pinch of salt
- pinch of freshly chopped rosemary
- dab of melted butter
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Preparation
Step 1
Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions, drain well. Set aside.
Step 2
Add butternut squash to a food processor or blender & puree until smooth. Add 1/2 cup of water & blend again. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat, add the butter.
Step 4
When butter is melted, add your gluten free flour & whisk. Add nutmeg.
Step 5
Cook for 3-5 minutes, whisking constantly.
Step 6
Add your water/sour cream mixture, and whisk until smooth. T
Step 7
urn heat to high & bring to a boil while continuing to whisk. After your sauce has thickened, turn heat to low & then whisk in your butternut squash mixture.
Step 8
Stir in fresh rosemary.
Step 9
Add cooked elbow macaroni to the pan & then stir until noodles are well coated. Turn off heat.
Step 10
Season with salt & cayenne (to taste).
Step 11
Prepare your gluten free breadcrumb* topping by stirring in a pinch of rosemary, a pinch of salt & a dab of melted butter into your breadcrumbs & then tossing to coat. Set aside.
Step 12
Preheat oven to 400° F.
Step 13
Grease a casserole dish (I used a round 8").
Step 14
Pour half of the macaroni noodles mix into the pan.
Step 15
Sprinkle half of the sharp cheddar/parmesan mix over the noodles.
Step 16
Add the remaining noodles & then top with the rest of the cheese mix.
Step 17
Sprinkle your prepped breadcrumbs on top.
Step 18
Place your pan in a 400° F oven & bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbling & beginning to brown.
Step 19
Remove from oven & let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Step 20
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