Sneaky Veggie Gluten Free Mac & Cheese with Pecan Croutons

Creamy Cheese Sauce:

heaping cups butternut squash, diced

heaping cups cauliflower florets, cut small

extra-virgin olive oil

sea salt, more to taste

black pepper, more to taste

cinnamon, more to taste

vegetable broth

non-dairy milk of choice, use more if your sauce if looking really thick

cheddar cheese, more as desired and more for topping

parmesan cheese, more as desired and more for topping

grass-fed butter

dijon mustard

Other Ingredients :

of gluten-free pasta, cooked according to package instructions

broccoli florets, steamed (see notes)

additional cheese, for topping

Pecan Breadcrumbs:

pecan pieces, finely ground in a food processor until sand-like consistency

cayenne pepper

chili powder

garlic powder

fine sea salt