"acorn squash & bacon" baked macaroni & cheese
I love this sweet, creamy dish as much as I love Sweet Potato and Candied Pecan Macaroni and Cheese. This is an excellent autumn dish. Parents and children alike will love this. Please enjoy!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
1 Hr 30 Min
method
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yield
8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- PASTA
- 2 packages wacky mac veggie shapes
- 2 cups ham broth
- SAUCE
- 1 cup cheddar
- 1/2 cup brie
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 cup ham broth
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon celery salt
- 2 tablespoons italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- TOPPING
- 1/2 cup cheddar
- 1/2 cup panko, seasoned
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- MAIN
- 1 package maple bacon
- 2 tablespoons soybean oil
- 1 - acorn squash
How To Make "acorn squash & bacon" baked macaroni & cheese
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Step 1Rub acorn squash with oil. Place in a Pyrex casserole dish, filling the bottom with water. Put in oven at 450F until soft.
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Step 2Remove from oven and allow to cool until able to be handled. Then peel and cube. Set aside.
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Step 3Boil pasta in broth. Add water if you see fit. When al dente, set aside.
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Step 4Place all sauce ingredients, in pot on low to medium. Heat and stir until totally combined.
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Step 5Dice bacon. Add half inside casserole, half atop.
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Step 6In a mixing bowl toss squash, bacon, and pasta. Then turn into a greased, rectangular Pyrex dish. Pour sauce atop, make sure you cover all areas.
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Step 7Top with toppings. Place in oven at 350F until the top is golden brown.
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