Cheesy Macaroni Bake with Butternut Squash and Greens

[achookwoman]

Marina,  with the amount of bread I make,  there is always plenty for bread crumbs. The TMX is excellent for making it. I use crusts and all .

[achookwoman]

Had this reheated for dinner tonight.  DD. loved it and said she will eat this for Dinner with salad for the rest of the week.  The yeasty taste had lessened. I thought it was good as a side dish, DH thought the same.  The GC weren't crazy about it. Would make it again, not sure about reducing the yeast now. 

[Cuilidh]

You could maybe drop the yeast to 1/2 a cup and up the mustard and garlic powder a bit to compensate with a bit more taste from them.  I generally measure the yeast a bit on the light side anyway because I do not like too strong a yeast taste - or maybe keep the yeast the same but use a bit more garlic powder and mustard anyway?  Perhaps I need to do a bit of experimentation next time that I make this.

[kmw]

Had this tonight after freezing the sauce last week. Didn't get around to doing the breadcrumbs either. As mentioned the yeast is quiet a strong flavour so wasn't sure how it go but was pleasantly surprise once it was all put together & does have a cheesy taste. DH & I really liked it but our 21 month wasn't too keen. So verdict is I would make it again & would like to do the breadcrumbs too. Thanks for the recipe.

[Bedlam]

Bought something the health food shop lady told me was nutrional yeast called Savoury yeast flakes  by Lotus ( from USA).  Has anyone heard of them and do you think they will be ok in this?

[kmw]

That's what I have Bedlam

[Cuilidh]

Bought something the health food shop lady told me was nutrional yeast called Savoury yeast flakes  by Lotus ( from USA).  Has anyone heard of them and do you think they will be ok in this?

That's what I use.  As far as I have been able to ascertain they are the same thing.

[Bedlam]

Thanks Marina & Kerrie

[Katiej]

I feel like I should apologise to you Marina, as I've been very un-pc and made a non vegan version of this tonight. I used cows milk and cheese. I asked my DH what he wanted for dinner tonight and he said Mac & cheese (which is one of his favourite things). I remembered this recipe and decided to try it.

We both really enjoyed this, the pumpkin and greens really added to it. Thanks for the recipe Marina, it was lovely.

[Cuilidh]

Glad you enjoyed it, Katie.  There's absolutely no reason why it shouldn't be a vegetarian dish, as opposed to vegan (and yours looks absolutely mouth-wateringly delicious).  I have no choice but for it to be vegan as DH is lactose intolerant - I would love to have your version, but I am happy with the vegan option.

PS  Is there such a word as mouth-wateringly or have I just invented a new word?

[judydawn]

Yes there is Marina

[Bedlam]

Looks great Katie, thanks for reminding me of what i bought the nutrional yeast for!

[Katiej]

It was delicious, not boring or stodgy like I normally find mac & cheese. I didn't have nutritional yeast or soy milk, so I just substituted normal milk and cheese.

A lovely recipe! And we have left overs for lunch today.

[JulieO]

Looks delicious Katie.