Description
Thanksgiving Butternut Squash Casserole is a heartwarming, creamy delight that combines roasted butternut squash with a crunchy pecan and breadcrumb topping. This crowd-pleaser is not only easy to prepare but also bursts with rich flavors that will have your family asking for seconds. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy fall nights, this casserole brings warmth to your table and joy to your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cube butternut squash into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss cubed squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, combine roasted squash with heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt; mash gently until slightly chunky.
- In another bowl, mix chopped pecans with breadcrumbs and melted butter.
- Pour the creamy squash mixture into a greased baking dish; sprinkle the topping over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg