Side Dishes

Healthy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with Bacon

Nora Rušev
October 21, 2016
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This is a wonderful fall flavored and Healthy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese recipe - complete with bacon!

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2 slices of bacon chopped
1/2 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup low-fat milk
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
Black pepper optional
1 3/4 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash packed
8 oz uncooked wholewheat pasta shapes
2 tablespoons plain low-fat Greek yogurt
1 cup shredded Mozzarella
1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar sharp cheddar or Gruyère cheese
2/3 cup frozen peas
3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
chopped parsley
Preheat oven to 375°F. Fry the bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving as much of the fat in the pan as you’d like (it’s calories and fat, but also...
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Nutritions

Calories
491

Sodium
1450mg
60% DV

Fat
25g
39% DV

Protein
24g
49% DV

Carbs
37g
12% DV

Fiber
5g
22% DV

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Nutritions

Calories
1375

Sodium
554mg
23% DV

Fat
120g
184% DV

Protein
17g
34% DV

Carbs
55g
18% DV

Fiber
8g
35% DV