Healthy Mac and Cheese with Kids with Butternut Squash
Looking for a healthier mac and cheese kids won't turn away? 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 – the whole family will love it too!
Ingredients
- 12 oz elbow pasta
- 10 oz frozen butternut squash
- 1/2 cup chicken bone broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions to al dente. Drain the cooked pasta and set aside while the sauce is made.
- Add 2 inches of water to a pot and place a steamer basket over top. Bring to a boil. Add the frozen butternut squash in, cover, and steam for 10-12 minutes, until the butternut squash is cooked tender.
- 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 and a creamy texture. You can also blend in a food processor just as well.
- Pour the butternut squash sauce into a drained pot, and add the cooked pasta. Warm everything together over medium heat for a few minutes to get the cheese warmed through, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcal, Carbohydrates: 51g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 213mg, Potassium: 158mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 120IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 34mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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