What You Need:
- 1 pkg. (150 g) Kraft Dinner Smart Vegetables Macaroni & Cheese
- ½ cup puréed cooked butternut squash
Make It:
Prepare Kraft Dinner as directed on package, using the Sensible Solution directions.
Stir in squash; cook and stir 1 min. or until heated through.
How to Cook and Purée Squash:
Peel 1 butternut squash; cut into chunks. Place in large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 12 to
15 min. or until squash is tender. Drain. Blend in blender, in batches if necessary, until smooth. Remove ½ cup to prepare recipe. Spoon remaining purée into ice cube trays. Freeze 1 hour. Remove from tray; place in freezer-weight resealable plastic bags. Next time you prepare this tasty mac and cheese, add 6 thawed squash cubes to the hot drained macaroni with the cheese sauce mix, milk and margarine; mix well. Return to heat, if necessary, to cook until squash is heated through, stirring constantly.
Nutrition Bonus:
The squash in this flavourful main dish provides an excellent source of Vitamin A.
Nutrition Information
Per Serving (¾ cup/175 mL):
220 calories, 4.5 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol,
440 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 3 g dietary fibre, 9 g sugars,
7 g protein, 50% DV Vitamin A, 20% DV Vitamin C, 10% DV calcium, 15% DV iron.
