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Butternut Squash, Bacon & Blue Cheese Macaroni & Cheese

Creamy stovetop mac and cheese made with butternut squash, bacon and blue cheese – YUM!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pasta
Servings: 6 -8 servings

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, butternut squash puree, eggs, salt, pepper and cayenne until combined.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in the cheeses until melted and evenly-distributed.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with the crispy bacon and extra blue cheese crumbles.

Notes

**To make butternut squash puree, roughly chop up some butternut squash. Then cook it in the microwave (covered with plastic wrap to keep in the moisture) for about 5-6 minutes until soft. Transfer to a food processor and puree until smooth. (Or you can mash it with a fork.)