Gourmet Mac n' Cheese || KIN EATS

Pace Webb ( http://www.tasteofpace.com ) says: If you ask any kid what their favorite dish is, chances are they'll say mac 'n cheese. I wanted to make a version that had a little more nutrition to it, but also add some sophisticated flavors for the parents. I think this is a winning combination that everyone in the family can enjoy. Let me know what you think!

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Mac N' Cheese with Kale and Butternut Squash
Serves 8

1 lb. (450 g) penne pasta, cooked
1 lb. (450 g) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
3 oz. (85 g) butter
4 oz. (110 g) flour
4 cups (950 mL) milk
1/2 cup (75 g) bread crumbs
2 cups (300 g) butternut squash, cubed
1 bunch kale, ribs removed and chopped into 1" (2½ cm) strips
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss butternut squash with salt and pepper and roast for about 20 minutes or until browned and tender.

Heat a skillet on medium high. Add extra virgin olive oil and saute kale until soft about 7 minutes. Set aside.

In a 2 qt. (2 L) saucepan melt butter and add flour. Cook flour in butter for a few minutes. Slowly whisk in milk and let sauce thicken. Remove from heat and add grated cheese. Stir cheese through the bechamel sauce and add to cooked pasta. Add in greens and squash. Season with salt and pepper and put mixture into a casserole dish. Bake for about 30 minutes or until browned and bubbling.

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[RuRomain]

just finished making this dish except i substituted the kale with crab meat

[kincommunity]

@RuRomain Ooh I bet that was good! Nice :)

[melodyheartb]

i'm hungry too :( nice videos!

[kincommunity]

@melodyheartb Thanks! New videos are uploaded daily! Be sure to subscribe and you'll be the first to see them. Some other mouth-watering treats headed down the pike in the days ahead! :)

[Sassymarkrep]

Yum!

[RuRomain]

There goes my diet * subscribe *

[Domo4eva]

omg..looks so good.

[Raptik666]

@MissMamiChula This is only healthy if you eat an appropriate portion. Unfortunately, I'm gonna eat ALL of it; therefore, it is unhealthy.

[Tonta83gata]

I just made this but instead of kale and squash(because I didn't have any on hand),I made the recipe my own and used parmesan cheese,dried basil,and garlic salt.I did make sure to season to taste with that salt and pepper!I also put the basil,garlic,and parmesan in the bread crumbs too to give them more flavor.And I must say,it was fantastic.

[Techno1q]

She is incredibly gorgeous!!

[DialmyDorm]

What's unhealthy about a lil' cheese? Give it up you vegan nazis. This dish looks pretty interesting!

[MissMamiChula]

Actually this recipie IS healthy! The greens and squash with the rue cheese sauce. Simply delish! I made it 3x already and everyone LOVED it. This has become a staple in my dinner menu's! I love Kincommunity!