Deliciously Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Recipe

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.

Cook the noodles according to package instructions.

In a blender, combine soaked cashews, cooked butternut squash, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin powder, nutritional yeast, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and almond milk.

Blend until smooth to create the cheese sauce.

Combine the cooked noodles with the cheese sauce and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

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