Three Cheese Macaroni and Cheese

SERVES: 8

SERVING SIZE: 3/4 cup

COOK TIME: 1 Hr 25 Min

All other mac and cheese recipes pale in comparison to our Three Cheese Macaroni and Cheese. You'll savor the creamy, cheesy taste as the flavors roll over your tongue. A new, healthier version of an American classic, our secret ingredient really takes this recipe to the next level! Our Three Cheese Macaroni and Cheese is a fun dish for any age.

What You'll Need

1 pound butternut squash
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup fat-free milk
3/4 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
8 ounces whole grain elbow macaroni (about 2 cups), cooked according to package directions
4 slices muenster cheese

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What to Do

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place squash on baking sheet.
Bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife can easily pierce squash; let cool until able to handle, then cut in half. Scoop flesh from squash halves; discard skin. Mash squash and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt margarine. Whisk in flour, salt, and pepper until combined. Add milk, whisking until smooth. Cook until thickened and bubbly, stirring often. Add mozzarella and Cheddar cheeses and whisk until cheeses are melted. Stir in squash and add pasta; stir until coated.
Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Place mixture in baking dish and top with muenster cheese slices.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is golden and casserole is bubbly.

Before You Start Cooking!

If you loved this dinner recipe, be sure to check out our collection of Healthy Pasta Recipes; 6 of Our Best Pasta Dinner Recipes.
If you're wanting a few more delicious mac and cheese recipes to cook up this weekend, check out our Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese and Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese! Both are equally delicious, so don't expect it to be an easy choice!
Fun Fact!
- If you're wanting a little wine with your Three Cheese Macaroni and Cheese dinner, Burgundy is often the go-to bottle.

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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 317
Calories from Fat 98
Total Fat 11g 17 %
Saturated Fat 5.0g 25 %
Trans Fat 0.5g 0 %
Protein 19g 37 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 13mg 4 %
Sodium 335mg 14 %
Total Carbohydrates 37g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5 %
Sugars 9.6g 0 %

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Hannah P

Oct 11, 2017

Gotta agree with booserini 37 g carbs for cup is way, way too high for a diabetic unless that was all one was going to eat. And cup of anything is not going to be enough to satisfy most folks' hunger, a true demon when diabetic. And the so-called low-carb pastas on the market are not they just delay when it dumps into your system, so you have unexpected highs.

Hannah P

Oct 11, 2017

It left out my numeral fraction in front of cup. They should both read three-quarters cup. Also won't take any of my punctuation but periods and commas.

booserini 2877328

Jan 09, 2017

Some of these recipes are a bit high in carbs. Being a diabetic this looks fabulous but doesnt fit into my low carb diet

Test Kitchen Team

Jan 10, 2017

Hi there! If you're looking for low-carb recipes, simply search for "low-carb" in the Search Box in the top right corner. :) Enjoy!

RachelAnne

Nov 04, 2016

This sounds absolutely fantastic. Mac 'n' cheese is my favorite pasta dish, so this is a keeper!

harleyfrog48 73485 53

Aug 26, 2016

But it looks and sounds like its delicious...

Kcarbone9909 71034 90

Feb 06, 2016

Was skeptical at first when I read the ingredients, but I made it and it is definitely a keeper. The only ingredient I added was organic nutmeg to the cheese and squash sauce. My family rave about it. My husband being a diabetic thought it was great.