"This creamy Bacon Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese for Two is made with butternut squash roasted in bacon drippings, crunchy panko, and Cheddar cheese...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 ounces (3 to 4 slices) thick-cut bacon or bacon ends
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1/4 medium butternut squash (peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped)
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Salt and pepper
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4 ounces (1 cup) macaroni or conchigliette
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1 1/4 cups milk (divided)
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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Pinch ground nutmeg
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Pinch crushed rosemary
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3/4 cup (3oz) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (divided)
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1/2 cup panko