Butternut Squash Baked Mac and Cheese

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be dairy-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a healthier fat option.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a vegan alternative with a similar taste.

Melt some butter in a pan.

Add gluten-free all-purpose flour to the melted butter to create a roux.

Pour in 2 cups of milk and stir to combine.

Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens.

Add dried oregano, dried thyme, granulated garlic, black pepper, and salt to the sauce.

Incorporate homemade butternut squash puree into the sauce.

Add a blend of mozzarella and white cheddar cheese to the mixture.

Pour the pasta into a greased baking dish with olive oil.

Top the pasta with more cheese for a crispy layer.

Bake for 15 minutes, then broil to achieve a golden top.

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