Healthier 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!
Servings: 6
Calories: 341kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz elbow pasta
- 10 oz frozen butternut squash
- ½ cup chicken bone broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ tsp garlic granules
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour the butternut squash sauce into a drained pot, and add the pasta. Warm everything together for a few minutes to get teh 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