Butternut Squash + Charred Brussels Mac and Cheese with Buttery Bacon Ritz Crackers.

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 4 cups butternut squash (peeled and cut into small cubes)
• 3 cups brussels sprouts (sliced thin (into shreds))
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• pinch of salt and pepper
• 1 pound of your favorite short cut pasta
• 6 slices thick cut bacon (chopped)
• 1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 1 sleeve)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 cups warm milk (I used 2%)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 1/2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup fontina cheese (shredded (add an extra 1/4 cup...if you want!))
• 4 ounces blue cheese (crumbled (or 1 cup more fontina or cheddar))
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt + 1/2 teaspoon pepper