Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
"Once upon a time in a Trader Joe’s tasting panel, a Product Developer made Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese to prove just how magical Butternut Squash purée is. We loved it so much that it’s graced our freezers ever since!
This Mac & Cheese starts with traditional béchamel sauce before taking a delightfully autumnal turn. Subtly sweet Butternut Squash purée balances a rich, nutty, and tangy blend of Gouda, Cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses, while a sprinkling of sage, nutmeg, and thyme adds seasonal aromatics. Regular macaroni is no match for holding a sauce this rich, so mezzi rigatoni does the heavy lifting with its ribbed texture and hollow shape. Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese makes for a creamy side dish, an elevated weekday lunch, and an indulgent way to eat your vegetables."
IngredientsNutritionTags
Serves 2 servings per container
Serving size 1 cup (170g)
| Per serving | ~Per container | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 | 500 | ||
| Amount | % DV* | ~Amount | ~% DV* | |
| Total Fat | 8 g | 10% | 16g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 23% | 9g | 46% |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | 0g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | 50mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 480 mg | 21% | 960mg | 42% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38 g | 14% | 76g | 28% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 7% | 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars | 4 g | 8g | ||
| Includes | 0 g Added Sugars | 0% | 0g Added Sugars | 0% |
| Protein | 11 g | 22g | ||
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | 0.8mcg | 4% |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 15% | 360mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 10% | 4mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 90 mg | 0% | 180mg | 0% |