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Butternut Squash & Bacon Mac n' Cheese
Photo: Alexander Maasch

Butternut Squash & Bacon Mac n' Cheese

11 ingredients 45 min + 15 min 8 servings openrecipes
Butternut Squash & Bacon Mac n' Cheese
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1245
Calories
48g
Protein
44g
Fat
162g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Pasta 1 cup cooked (140g) 220
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Gruyere Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bacon 1 slice cooked (8g) 43
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Pumpkin not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 12 slices thick-cut peppered bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • ½ butternut squash, finely diced
  • ½ yellow onion, finely diced
  • Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 8 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded (about 2 cups), divided
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups), divided
  • 16 ounces cavatappi pasta (or shaped pasta of your choice)
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs

Directions

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By browneyedbaker · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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