Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

SAY CHEESE!  

AMAZE YOUR FAMILY WITH THIS SUPER EASY AND DELICIOUS, 

FOUR CHEESE MEAL.   LAYERS OF SMOKEY GOOEY CHEESE, 

TOSSED WITH SWEET BUTTERNUT SQUASH, IN EVERY BITE.  

TOPPED WITH CRUSHED CHEDDAR CHEESE SNACKERS 

FOR A NICE CRUNCH, TO BALANCE THIS DISH.

"EVERYTHING CHEESY" ABOUT THIS DISH.

INGREDIENTS:

2 TBS oil

4 TBS butter

1/2 sweet onion, large, chopped

3 garlic cloves, chopped

4 cups butternut squash, cubed, cooked

2 cups whole milk, warm

1 cup chicken broth

1 lb American Cheese

1 lb Smoked Gruyere Cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan

1 lb gluten free elbows, cooked and drained

4.5 oz pkg Cheddar Cheese snacks

DIRECTIONS:

1.  In large skillet heat oil and butter on med/high heat.  Add onions, cook for 6-8 mins.  Add garlic and cook for additional 2 mins.  Add butternut squash and cook for 10 mins, stirring.  Season with salt and pepper.

2.  Add milk and broth, heat for 3-5 mins.  Stir.  Reduce temperature to medium.  Add cheese and melt.  Stir until completely blended.  

3.  Add cooked pasta to skillet.  Toss well.

4.  Add mac and cheese to a 12 x 8 baking dish.  Sprinkle with crushed cheese snackers.  Bake for 30 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven.  

Serves 6 -8