Use more butternut squash
Add a little butter?

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My new favorite fall comfort food - Instant Pot Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese. This dinner is super easy to throw together and is ready in 30 minutes or less!

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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

dry pasta shells

bag frozen cubed butternut squash (or can use 1 lb fresh butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes)

vegetable broth

water

Salt and pepper

nutmeg

dijon mustard

cayenne pepper

half & half

shredded sharp cheddar cheese

shredded monterey jack cheese

Salt and pepper, to taste

In the Instant Pot, add pasta, butternut squash, vegetable broth, water and salt and pepper. Mix together.

Secure lid onto Instant Pot and set to pressure cook/manual for 5 minutes.

Use quick release valve to release steam.

One pressure is released, open lid and stir in nutmeg, dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, half & half, and cheeses, until combined and butternut squash breaks apart into the sauce.