One-Pan Broccoli-Bacon Mac 'n' Cheese

INGREDIENTS

center-cut bacon slices, chopped

garlic cloves, minced

2 cups

unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)

1 cup

1% low-fat milk

1 10 ounce package

frozen butternut squash puree, thawed

10 oz

uncooked large elbow macaroni

3 cups

chopped broccoli florets

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

5 oz

sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided (about 1 1/4 cups)