Butternut squash mac and cheese with caramelized onions, bacon, and apple

I have butterflies squash for Mac and cheese, but mostly because I have a secret item for healthy things that do not look healthy.

But butternut squash is just the beginning. If you have never noticed the longest blog title, then there is a ton of good stuff in this Mac and cheese, because sometimes I just have to add to everything.

And by everything else I mean caramelized onions, fresh crispy sweet apples, and crispy bacon

Are you still in love? My stomach is happy and so is my thin jeans and my husband is This is a delicious miracle!

Now, for the moment of truth. Come, you can uncover your eyes. This mac n 'cheese is almost guiltless!

And I think if you want to be a little weird, you can leave the cheese even more crime free (but still creamy and delicious) for food!

Butternut squash mac and cheese with caramelized onions, bacon, and apple

This healthy butternut squash mac and cheese have caramelized onions, crispy bacon and fresh sweet apples. This is the rest of me to eat!

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 box whole grain elbow macaroni (about 2.5 cups dry)
• 1 cup canned butternut squash puree
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 oz low fat cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup onions, sliced thinly
• 1 large crispy apple, chopped or grated
• 4 tablespoons crumbled bacon

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat the butter in a pan over low heat. When melted, add onion and caramel for at least 30 minutes for the best flavor. Keep heat on low / low-medium.
2. Cook pasta according to the directions. Return to the drain and drain on low heat. Add butternut squash, chicken broth, evaporated milk and cream cheese. When combined, add salt.
3. Add onion and apples in pasta. If necessary, add a tablespoon or milk and stir to add.
4. Before serving, mix in paneer and shake until melting. Serve each with 1 big spoon bacon.

If this is eating healthy, I like it.