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Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese with Crispy Brie

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1 hr

Posted on Apr 21, 2026

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joeyfusilli

Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese with Crispy Brie

Ingredients

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1 whole butternut squash

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8 oz cavatappi pasta

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2 tbsp butter

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2 tbsp flour

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1 ½ cups milk

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1 cup grated sharp cheddar

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1 cup grated Gruyère

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½ cup butternut squash purée

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½ tsp garlic powder

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½ tsp paprika

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¼ tsp nutmeg

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½ tsp Maldon salt

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¼ tsp black pepper

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4 –6 oz brie slices

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Fresh thyme

Directions

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Roast the squash @ 400°F until tender (45–50 min). Scoop most of the flesh, leaving a thin layer inside each half.

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1 whole butternut squash

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In a saucepan, melt butter → whisk in flour to make a roux (1 min). Gradually add milk until smooth and thick.

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2 tbsp butter

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2 tbsp flour

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1 ½ cups milk

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Season with garlic powder, paprika, nutmeg, salt & pepper. Stir in cheddar, Gruyère + butternut purée until creamy.

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½ tsp garlic powder

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½ tsp paprika

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¼ tsp nutmeg

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½ tsp Maldon salt

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¼ tsp black pepper

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1 cup grated sharp cheddar

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1 cup grated Gruyère

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½ cup butternut squash purée

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Boil cavatappi until al dente → toss with the sauce.

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8 oz cavatappi pasta

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Spoon mac & cheese back into the butternut shells. Top with brie slices.

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4 –6 oz brie slices

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Bake @ 450°F for 8–10 min until the brie is bubbly and golden.

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Finish with fresh thyme + flaky salt. Serve immediately.

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Fresh thyme

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Maldon salt

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