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Collage of leftover mac and cheese recipes (donut, shepherds pie, and pepperoni casserole)

12 Leftover Mac and Cheese Recipes

Samantha Erb
12 delicious and flavorful ways to use up leftover mac and cheese.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 679 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 Acorn Squashes
  • 5 tablespoons of butter divided
  • 4 cups of leftover mac and cheese
  • 2 tablespoons of milk more if needed

Optional

  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut tops of acorn squash off. Scoop out seeds and pulp leaving about 1-2
    inches on the sides and bottom. Place acorn squashes on a baking sheet.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the microwave then use a basting brush to spread butter on top and inside of each acorn squash.
  • Bake squash for 40-50 minutes, until tender with a fork.
  • While the acorn squash is baking, reheat the macaroni and cheese by adding in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and milk, then reheat in the microwave, stirring a few times when cooking.
  • Remove the acorn squash from the oven, scoop 1 cup of macaroni and cheese into each acorn squash and enjoy!
  • Optional: Top with breadcrumbs, shredded cheddar cheese, and broil for 2 minutes, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 679kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 15gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 893mgFiber: 12gSugar: 9g

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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