Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our sweet butternut squash casserole, a delightful dish that marries creamy, spiced squash with a crunchy pecan-oat topping. This casserole is not only perfect for Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings but also makes a fantastic side for any family dinner. The warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg combined with the sweet richness of butternut squash create a cozy dish that everyone will love. Topped with a crunchy blend of oats and pecans, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds butternut squash
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Boil butternut squash cubes in water for 15-20 minutes until tender; drain well.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the drained squash and mix in granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Spread the mashed mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine flour, 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 golden brown on top and heated through.
- Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approximately 1/10 of casserole (150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg