Let's Make Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese!

Looking for a healthier mac and cheese that your kids won’t turn their nose up to? You found it!

This better-for-you version is made with a butternut squash cheese sauce (yes, real cheese in here!), nourishing bone broth & your favorite noodle shape.

This healthy mac and cheese for kids is perfect to pack in a lunch bag or to whip up and enjoy at home. PS – adults love it too!

elbow pasta, frozen butternut squash, chicken bone broth, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic granules, sea salt, pepper

ingredients

      Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a boil.  Cook pasta according to package directions.  Drain and set aside while the sauce is made.

1

      Add 2 inches of water to a pot and place a steamer basket over top. Add the frozen butternut squash in, cover, and steam for 10-12 minutes, until the butternut squash is cooked tender.

2

      Once the butternut squash is tender, add the butternut squash, broth, sour cream, shredded cheese, garlic granules, sea salt, and pepper into a blender and blend until smooth.

3

       Pour the butternut squash sauce into a drained pot, and add the pasta.  Warm everything together for a few minutes to get the cheese warmed through, and serve.

4

With our sauce needing no flour, you can easily keep this mac n cheese gluten-free by simply choosing a gluten-free noodle.

Get the full Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese recipe, along with all the substitutions and tips on www.fitmamarealfood.com Connect on Instagram @fitmamarealfood