One-Pan Broccoli-Bacon Mac 'N' Cheese

• 2 center-cut bacon slices, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
• 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen butternut squash puree, thawed
• 10 ounce uncooked large elbow macaroni
• 3 cups chopped broccoli florets
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided (about 1 1/4 cups)

1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon; cook 4 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from pan.
2. Remove all but 2 teaspoons bacon drippings from pan. Add garlic to -drippings in pan; saute 30 seconds.
3. Add stock, milk, and squash to pan; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
4. Add pasta; cover, -reduce heat, and -simmer 5 minutes, -stirring occasionally. Stir in broccoli; cover and cook 3 minutes or until pasta is done and sauce is thickened.
5. 5 Stir in salt, pepper, and 4 ounces cheese. Sprinkle bacon and remaining cheese on top. Cover; let stand 1 minute.

center, garlic, chicken, milk, puree, elbow macaroni, broccoli florets, salt, freshly ground black pepper, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/one-pan-broccoli-bacon-mac-n-cheese (may not work)