Toddler-Friendly Butternut Squash Casserole

When your teething toddler is getting tired of plain old macaroni and cheese, try this toddler-friendly butternut squash casserole.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 244 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) container low-fat sour cream
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 medium butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
• ½ (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
• 6 carrots, shredded
• ¼ (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring 2 large pots of lightly salted water to a boil. Add squash cubes to 1 pot; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Add elbow macaroni to the other pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain both.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch casserole dish.

Step 3

Place drained squash in the bowl of a food processor; puree until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and add cooked macaroni, carrots, sour cream, carrots, Cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Stir until fully combined. Pour mixture into the prepared dish and sprinkle Italian seasoning on top.

Step 4

Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until golden brown and bubbly, about 40 minutes.