Butternut Squash Mac n Cheese with Caramelized Onions, Bacon, and Apple

• 1 Tablespoon Butter
• 1/2 cups Thinly Sliced Onions
• 1/2 boxes Whole Grain Elbow Macaroni, 16 Ounce Box
• 1 cup Canned Butternut Squash, Pureed
• 1/4 cups Chicken Or Vegetable Broth
• 1/4 cups Plus Two Tablespoons Evaporated Milk
• 1 ounce, weight Low-fat Cream Cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 whole Large Crispy Apple, Chopped Or Grated
• 1/2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 4 Tablespoons Crumbled Bacon

1. Heat butter in a skillet over low heat.
2. When melted, add onions and let them caramelize for at least 30 minutes for the best flavor.
3. Keep heat on low/low-medium.
4. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
5. Then drain it and return to the pan over low heat.
6. Add butternut squash, chicken broth, evaporated milk, and cream cheese.
7. When everything is combined, add in salt and mix to combine.
8. Add onions and apples to the pasta.
9. Stir to combine and add a tablespoon more of broth or milk if needed.
10. Just before serving, mix in the cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
11. Serve!
12. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon bacon.
13. (NOTE: Because theres very little butter, it can dry out quickly, especially once off the heat.
14. Add a tablespoon of water, milk, or broth to get it back to its original creaminess.)

butter, onions, macaroni, butternut, chicken, milk, cream cheese, salt, apple, cheddar cheese, bacon

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/butternut-squash-mac-ne28099-cheese-with-caramelized-onions-bacon-and-apple/ (may not work)