Butternut squash adds creaminess and thickness to her cheese sauce, along with just a hint of sweet nuttiness that really complements the cheese. These baked mac and cheese bites were a remake from an appetizer Traci’s family had at Cheesecake Factory.
Like the all-American appetizer recipe we picked to make: her Mac and Cheese Balls.
I knew we had the same ideas when I saw all the creative ways she finds to make her food healthy. Her philosophy that healthy eating can be delicious, balanced, and happen on a budget struck right at home for us. Why Burnt? You’ll have to head on over to her about page to find out her wonderful journey from brick muffins to creative, healthy, and delicious recipes. This month, we were introduced to Traci over at Burnt Apple blog. There’s a secret ingredient that even makes them a bit healthy! You’d never guess these baked mac and cheese bites actually fall on the side of a lightened up appetizer.
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