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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

November 1, 2021 By Lisa Kitahara 12 Comments

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Creamy, cheesy Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese with roasted sesame garlic! The perfect comfort food to cozy up to for a quick weeknight meal.

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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese


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  • Author: Lisa Kitahara
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Description

Creamy, cheesy Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese with roasted sesame garlic! The perfect comfort food to cozy up to for a quick weeknight meal. 


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 small butternut squash or 1 scant cup (210g) mashed butternut squash
  • 1 (100g) small onion
  • 1 head of garlic
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) sesame oil
  • ⅓ cup (48g) raw cashews, soaked
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (20g) miso paste
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) dijon mustard
  • ⅛ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp (2.5g) salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅓ cup non dairy milk or pasta cooking water
  • ½ (70g) cup vegan shredded cheese
  • 8 ounces (224g) macaroni noodles
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp vegan butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200 C (400 F). Cut the butternut squash to separate the bulb and elongated portion. Then slice both pieces lengthwise. Remove seeds from the bulb portion of the squash. Place on a baking tray, flesh side up.
  2. Slice onion in half and then into quarters. Place on baking tray. Drizzle olive oil on the butternut squash and onion and rub it into coat entirely.
  3. Slice the top of the garlic bulb to expose the tops. Place on a piece of foil and drizzle with sesame oil. Wrap the garlic bulb and then place on baking tray. Bake the squash, onion and garlic for 40-45 minutes or until squash is soft and fully cooked.
  4. In the meantime, cook macaroni noodles according to package instructions.
  5. When the squash and onion is soft and garlic is roasted, remove from oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh of the squash. Measure a heaping ¾ cup (210g) of the squash and add to a blender. Add the onion, garlic, cashews, lemon juice, miso paste, dijon mustard, nutmeg, salt, pepper and non-dairy milk (or pasta water). Blend until smooth and creamy. If too thick, add 1-2 tablespoon extra liquid. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Pour the cheese sauce into a saucepan over medium heat. Add the cheese and mix until melted through. Add the macaroni and mix to combine.
  7. Add panko and vegan butter to a bowl and mix with your fingers. Divide the mac and cheese into desired casserole dishes and then top with the panko mixture. Bake in a toaster oven at 180 C (350 F) for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Helpful Equipment: parchment muffin liners, 12 cup muffin tin, spatula, mixing bowls, whisk
  • Nutritional Information Disclaimer: Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated on an online tool (Cronometer). 

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  1. Wanda says

    November 02, 2021 at 10:28 am

    This is my first time making vegan cheese, and it was MIND-BLOWING!
    (We don't have butternut squash in Taiwan, so I used pumpkin to substitute)
    I had no idea pumpkin+miso+mustard+cashew would taste so creamy and CHEESY!
    Thank you so much, Lisa, for sharing this recipe!
    My bf and I really enjoyed it, and I'll definitely be back for more 🙂

    ★★★★★

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  2. Jo-Anne Vandierendonck says

    November 03, 2021 at 9:03 pm

    Last week I made your kabocha gratin. Loved it! Today I am equally delighted with this butternut Mac n’ Cheese. This was a big hit with my husband who dislikes butternut. I will definitely make this again and soon.

    ★★★★★

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    • Nessie says

      November 24, 2021 at 9:16 am

      This is incredible - I love the addition of the butternut and the colour it adds, plus all the textures, soft and crunchy and delicious, all at once!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    • Alyssa Jang says

      February 13, 2022 at 10:40 pm

      One of the best butternut squash recipes I’ve made! Been looking for the perfect squash Mac n cheese recipe and this is it!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  3. Lucy says

    November 09, 2021 at 9:47 pm

    Hi, this sounds great and I’m about to make it for dinner! I’m curious, though, why bake in a toaster oven?

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    • Lisa Kitahara says

      November 12, 2021 at 1:47 am

      It's quicker! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Vanessa says

    November 10, 2021 at 1:58 am

    Sooooooooo yum!! Didn’t end up baking it or using the breadcrumbs and what not but it still was so delicious and so satisfying. Packed extras for lunch hehe

    xx

    Reply
  5. sue says

    November 11, 2021 at 11:54 am

    yummm !!
    i will definitely make this mac and cheese again:). the nutmeg really made this dish pop and taste like the perfect autumn comfort food.
    i think it would be a great compliment to a plant based thanksgiving style meal.
    thank you for inspiring me to try new things!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Maya says

    January 29, 2022 at 11:20 am

    Amazing! Best Mac and cheese recipe - so creamy!

    ★★★★★

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  7. B says

    March 08, 2022 at 7:38 pm

    Can you freeze the sauce before adding the pasta?

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    • Lisa Kitahara says

      March 30, 2022 at 12:04 am

      I haven't tried freezing it but it should be okay!

      Reply
  8. Jess says

    April 12, 2022 at 2:00 pm

    This is the NICEST Mac and cheese I have even made/had!! It is such a nice easy lunch! I’m defo gonna make it again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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