Ultimate Holiday Macaroni and Cheese
Elevate your holiday party with this cozy and festive twist on our Bob Evans Original Macaroni and Cheese.
Prep Time:
15 min
Cook Time:
30 min
Servings:
4
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cups butternut squash cubed
- 1/2 Cup half and half
- 4 Ounces pancetta chopped
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 Cup onions diced
- 1/2 Teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 Package Bob Evans Macaroni & Cheese
- Pinch nutmeg
- 1/2 Cup + 3 Tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1/4 Cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 Tablespoon butter melted
- 1 Teaspoon sage minced
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Bob Evans Macaroni & CheeseInstructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Place diced butternut squash in a microwave safe dish and cover. Microwave for 7 minutes or until butternut squash is tender.
- Carefully remove squash from microwave. Add half and half and puree in blender until smooth. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add pancetta and cook until lightly browned and crisp, about 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside. Pour off grease and return pan to stove.
- Heat olive oil and saute the onions and garlic until onions are translucent. Remove from stove and set aside.
- Remove board overwrap, vent film and heat Bob Evans Macaroni and Cheese in the microwave for 3 minutes.
- Mix together the Bob Evans Macaroni and Cheese, pureed butternut squash, onion mixture, a pinch of nutmeg and 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Carefully pour into an 8x8 baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine together the panko bread crumbs, melted butter, sage and 3 tablespoons of shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Top the macaroni and cheese mixture with the panko bread crumb topping.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow macaroni and cheese to cool for 5 minutes prior to serving.
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