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Jess on 7.11.2010
This was just incredible. I wound up roasting a butternut squash myself, as I couldn’t find anything already prepared in my grocery store. It was easy and it only took a couple hours, but the results tasted like I’d slaved in the kitchen all day long.
Absolutely delicious!
tkehle on 7.12.2010
This was delious! My kids are box mac and cheese eaters and I was searching for something that is similar in look, but would open them up to a different taste, while getting a extra vegetable in. I couldn’t find squash puree, so I cheated (huge time saver) and bought a few jars of butternut squash baby food. It was delicious. Even my husband who has always said that one shouldn’t be bothered making homemade mac and cheese, ate two full servings! Thank you for a recipe we will use again and again!
rnowlin on 7.18.2010
Delicious and very simple. I substituted an heirloom yellow squash from the garden for the butternut squash. This recipe is very tasty and super simple to prepare. The texture is great. My 16 month old loved it. Thanks for the awesome recipe. I needed a use for all those squash we are growing.
avillella on 7.19.2010
Even better the more you let it sit. Loved it. I ate most of it over the span of a couple of days.
magpie on 7.26.2010
I LOVE homemade mac and cheese – nothing in a box can compare in my book. I tried a recipe using butternut squash a while ago but was disappointed before. Not this time. This recipe is AWESOME. It was incredible!! Just the right cheesiness, a hint of the buttery squash flavor, great balance of flavors. I added some steamed broccoli to my cooked pasta for a perfect dinner.
rkclerc on 7.29.2010
YUM!! I microwaved my squash to soften (12 min in an 1″ of water) and then didn’t bother to puree it, just mushed it a little after I scooped it out of the shell. I used some parmesan –cuz I like it. Next time I will add more squash just so I don’t have leftover squash. I might also need to just make more to satisfy my family of 6–we had NO leftovers.
kimschmidt on 9.3.2010
Yum yum yum!! I made this last night and it was a huge hit at our home. I think I may substitute the nutmeg with ground mustard next time!
holly7029 on 9.7.2010
This was very quick and easy. I roasted a butternut squash in the oven as I would with any butternut squash and it was a nice add to the macaroni. Next time though I think I’ll play around with the cheese….the monterey jack was a little too plain for my tastes.
mel15brk on 9.19.2010
I was so excited to try this… since I had little time I used baby food butternut squash since I had some one hand. This was a great recipe and a good twist on mac and cheese. The only thing I’d change next time that I wish the cheese was a little sharper… next time I’d probably mix in some sharp cheddar with the montery jack just to suit our tastes a little better. Thanks for sharing!
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wahine429 on 7.9.2010
My little cheat for butternut squash puree is…shhh…run to the baby food aisle and pick up a couple of cups of squash baby food! Dirt cheap and almost the same consistency, especially if you’re mixing it in to a recipe.
This recipe looks suspiciously like something that will be in my belly later today.
sdl62077 on 7.9.2010
This sounds great! I make a version of this that came from a Rachel Ray recipe that is delicious but a little more “involved”! I’ll definitely be trying this version soon!
kitchenlovenest on 7.9.2010
This looks incredibly delicious. I’m a huge mac and cheese person and I can’t wait to try this. =)
deputyswife on 7.9.2010
This is on the list for this week-end!
dawnalee on 7.9.2010
@wahine429. . .THANK YOU! I read the recipe and thought it sounded fab, but was daunted by making puree. Your tip is excellent.
cavalli707 on 7.9.2010
Just made this for dinner (mind you, I live alone so 4 servings created a lot of leftovers!). So delicious, I was almost tempted to add some tabasco to it for a little heat! And I bet some grilled chicken mixed in would be amazing, next time I’ll play around some more! But thanks for the recipe
my stomach will be quite happy for the next 4 days or so…
amandainadelaide on 7.10.2010
Wow – what great comfort food!!
It is cold, windy and rainy here today in the Adelaide hills of South Australia and this is just the meal that will warm us up and use up the organic pumkin I have in the fridge!!
Thanks.
txcupcakelady on 7.12.2010
I am trying this tomorrow. I love Butternut squash. Do you get the butternut squash flavor in this dish?
katiemarie on 7.13.2010
I realized that maybe people don’t know where to find butternut squash puree, since some people have mentioned they couldn’t find any. It comes frozen in those small rectangular bricks. It will usually says say “Cooked Squash” on it, but it is definitely a puree. One brick is all you’ll need for half a cup (you’ll have extra).
cdehaven on 7.19.2010
super quick! I didn’t have butternut squash in my house so i used sweet potato. Just a yummy. Came together in no time and looked better than any box. thx for the extra veg in my families bellies!
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