Butternut Squash Casserole

Transform your holiday table with this irresistibly creamy and satisfying Butternut Squash Casserole, a dish that combines velvety mashed squash with a warm blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of maple syrup. Topped with a buttery pecan crumble, this casserole offers the perfect balance of sweet and savory in every bite. Featuring wholesome ingredients like fresh butternut squash, brown sugar, and crunchy pecans, it's an ideal side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy gathering. With just 20 minutes of prep and a golden, caramelized finish in the oven, this recipe is as simple to make as it is stunning to serve. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this comforting casserole is guaranteed to be the star of your meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups (peeled and cubed) butternut squash
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 0.25 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.33 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch casserole dish.

Step 2

Peel and cube the butternut squash into 1-inch pieces, then steam or boil until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, mash the butternut squash until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, milk, and eggs. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the mashed squash mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 5

In a small bowl, make the pecan crumble topping by combining the flour, brown sugar, chopped pecans, and 3 tablespoons of melted butter. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 6

Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the squash mixture.

Step 7

Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is set.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1216.6 grams (1216.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1736

Total Fat 99.50g	128%
Saturated Fat 36.60g	183%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 502mg	167%
Sodium 1400mg	61%
Total Carbohydrate 202.40g	74%
Dietary Fiber 33.50g	120%
Total Sugars 94.80g
Protein 31.80g	64%

Vitamin D 109IU	544%
Calcium 580mg	45%
Iron 10mg	58%
Potassium 2920mg	62%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.9%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 44.2%