Description
Delight in this comforting Sweet Butternut Squash Casserole, a perfect blend of creamy squash filling topped with a crunchy pecan-oat topping. This dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a warm embrace for your palate, making it an ideal side for holidays or family gatherings. With its sweet, spiced flavor profile and satisfying texture, this casserole will quickly become a beloved staple at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds butternut squash
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (divided)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the butternut squash cubes in boiling water for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, mash the drained squash and mix in granulated sugar, light brown sugar, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Spread the mashed mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine flour, light brown sugar, oats, and pecans. Drizzle in melted butter and mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the topping over the squash mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg