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Super creamy and delicious Gluten-Free Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese! This cheesy dish with its flavorful breadcrumb topping makes a great autumn meal!
This creamy, cheesy mac ‘n’ cheese is not only gluten free, but bursting with the wonderful flavor of butternut squash as well! Topped with gluten free breadcrumbs, this dish will satisfy all of your comfort food cravings!
Looking for a comforting dish to keep you warm this winter? Look no further.
This creamy noodle dish gives other mac ‘n’ cheeses a run for their money with its subtle hints of rosemary & nutmeg coupled with the added dimension of butternut squash & crunchy breadcrumb topping…yum, yum!
Dig in…
What to serve with this Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese:
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Cheddar & Pea Fritters (Gluten Free)
White Cheddar Quinoa Bites With Hot & Spicy Buffalo Sriracha Sauce (Gluten-Free)
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Creamy Butternut Squash Macaroni & Cheese (Gluten Free)
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions, drain well. Set aside.
- Add butternut squash to a food processor or blender & puree until smooth. Add 1/2 cup of water & blend again. Set aside.
- In a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat, add the butter.
- When butter is melted, add your gluten free flour & whisk. Add nutmeg.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes, whisking constantly.
- Add your water/sour cream mixture, and whisk until smooth. T
- 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.
- Stir in fresh rosemary.
- Add cooked elbow macaroni to the pan & then stir until noodles are well coated. Turn off heat.
- Season with salt & cayenne (to taste).
- 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.
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Grease a casserole dish (I used a round 8″).
- Pour half of the macaroni noodles mix into the pan.
- Sprinkle half of the sharp cheddar/parmesan mix over the noodles.
- Add the remaining noodles & then top with the rest of the cheese mix.
- Sprinkle your prepped breadcrumbs on top.
- Place your pan in a 400° F oven & bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbling & beginning to brown.
- Remove from oven & let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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